State Sen. Landek with advocates for the Latino Policy ForumSPRINGFIELD - Advocates with the Latino Policy Forum spoke with Senator Landek to urge support for Early Intervention and the Child Care Assistance Program. Among them were parents of children who attend the St. Mary of Celle Family Center in Berwyn.

State Sen. Landek with (from left): Stephanie Torres, Shara Refugio and Joe StahlSPRINGFIELD - Students from the College of Dupage visited Senator Landek on April 28 to highlight the positive impact that community colleges have in Illinois. Stephanie Torres, Shara Refugio and Joe Stahl discussed the importance of keeping college costs down and what can be done to ease the transition from community colleges to four-year universities.

State Sen. Landek poses with (from left): Martin Senica and Robert HewittSPRINGFIELD - Lutheran Social Services employees Martin Senica, of Berwyn, and Robert Hewitt met with Senator Landek on Wednesday, April 15 in the Capitol as part of Lutheran Day 2015. They advocated for increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit and described the impacts that would have on many working families they serve.

State Sen. Landek poses with (from left): Emily Espin and Maryfer GalindoSPRINGFIELD - Maryfer Galindo, of Berwyn, and Emily Espin met with Senator Landek on Wednesday, April 15 for University of Illinois Student Day at the Capitol. Maryfer and Emily, both students at the University of Illinois at Chicago, discussed the variety of opportunities afforded to them through the university and the positive economic impact the campuses have on their surrounding areas.