Sen. Landek with students from J. Sterling Morton Freshman Center in CiceroSPRINGFIELD - Senator Landek met with students from Cicero's J. Sterling Morton Freshman Center on May 7 in the Capitol. Led by their teacher, Samantha Skubal, students Abbey Leon, Karol Ferrer and Luz Rangel presented their project, Zhrek, and discussed the importance of technology in the classroom.

Sen. Landek with (from left): Ramona Towner, Angel Rojas, Natalie Ramirez and Michael SaraciniSPRINGFIELD - Students from Pershing Elementary School in Berwyn were in Springfield on Thursday, May 7 for Tech Day 2015. Natalie Ramirez and Angel Rojas, both fifth graders, showcased how they utilized the Touchcast application to create videos with a green screen. Accompanying them were their teachers Michael Saracini and Mona Towner.

The following link is a video that they put together from their trip to the Capitol.  Pershing Elementary - Tech Day 2015

Advocates for the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless with State Sen. LandekSPRINGFIELD - Advocates from the 12th District representing the Greater Chicago Food Depository visited Senator Landek in Springfield on Wednesday, May 6. They highlighted the multitude of programs and services they offer to those in need. For more information about their services, including some in the district, visit their website at www.chicagosfoodbank.org

State Sen. Landek with advocates for the Chicago Coalition for the HomelessSPRINGFIELD - Senator Landek met with representatives of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless on Wednesday, May 6. They were advocating for funding in the FY 16 budget and legislation that removed lifetime barriers to employment for people who have turned their lives around.