Oak Park Arms Senior Living will host guest speakers Don Harmon, 39th president of the Illinois Senate, and Camille Lilly, Assistant Majority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives for District 78, for an event titled, “Democracy in Action,” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the retirement community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park. This event is free and open to the public, and donuts and coffee will be served.
The presentation will begin with Senator Harmon and Representative Lilly providing an update from Springfield, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Harmon, an Oak Park native, was first elected to the Illinois Senate in 2002. During his time in the General Assembly, he has championed early childhood education, ethics reform, curbing gun violence, protecting civil rights and expanding voter access. He has also worked to protect Illinois’ natural resources, promote renewable energy, and enhance economic opportunity for all. In January 2020, Don Harmon was elected to serve as the 39th president of the Illinois Senate.
Harmon has an undergraduate degree from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois and a law degree and MBA from the University of Chicago.
“We are incredibly honored to welcome Senator Harmon and Representative Lilly to the Oak Park Arms,” said Moses Williams, executive director of the Oak Park Arms. “The ‘Democracy in Action’ event offers a unique opportunity for our residents and the wider community to engage in a meaningful dialogue with a key legislative leader. We believe it’s vital to provide platforms that foster civic engagement and understanding, and we’re excited to host this free event.”
Oak Park Arms Senior Living is a rental retirement community that provides senior housing in the form of independent living. A licensed home care agency is onsite to provide support services for seniors. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay – a weekend, a week, a month, or longer.
“Democracy in Action” is free, and the public is invited. The Oak Park Arms is located at 408 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park. For more information, call 708-386-4040.
