Rep. Lilly Visits Elementary School, Discusses Education Funding

Submitted by the office of Rep. Camille Lilly.

Franklin Park, IL - State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, visited Passow Elementary School Wednesday in Franklin Park to speak with the administration and teachers about the school district’s needs and to encourage students to engage in civic activities.

Barrett Pedersen, mayor of Franklin Park, also joined the visit.

“With every school that I visit I’m reminded of the passion that the students, faculty and administrators have for providing a quality education,” said Lilly. “We all want what’s best for them, and that is why I am fighting for more resources for our schools down in Springfield.”

Lilly toured Passow Elementary School to visit classrooms, engage with students and to speak with the faculty about issues facing the school and community. Lilly and the faculty discussed the state’s education funding formula and talked about the particular needs of the district, including opportunities to engage students in history, art and civic courses.

“I am always amazed at what our children are learning and the creative ways our teachers educate students,” said Lilly. “The public, legislators and community organizations are all discussing the importance of education funding, and I’m more than willing to sit down and discuss ways to provide a quality education for each and every one of our students throughout our state.”

Lilly represents the 78th District, which includes parts of Chicago, Elmwood Park, Melrose Park, Franklin Park, Oak Park, and River Grove. If you need to contact her office, please call 773-473-7300 or email her at StateRepCamilleYLilly@gmail.com.