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Underwood to host town halls across 6 counties in August

Town halls planned in Joliet, Granville, Aurora, Oswego, La Salle and DeKalb

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, speaks Wednesday, April 23, 2025, during a rally to support Northern Illinois University’s international students, faculty and staff. The event was held in front of Founders Memorial Library at NIU in DeKalb.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, will host a series of town halls in every county in Illinois’ 14th District this month, her office announced Friday.

Underwood plans to share updates on her work in Congress, including legislation she has passed to “lower costs for families in the 14th District, and the work she is doing to hold the Trump Administration and House Republicans accountable.”

Residents will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share their perspectives on issues

“We have held more than 60 town hall meetings since I came to Congress, and I look forward to our summer series every year,” Underwood said in a news release. “Listening to my constituents is one of the most important parts of my job, and understanding your top priorities helps me best represent you in Washington.”

Constituents interested in attending can RSVP at the following links. Exact location details to follow.

An event also was planned in Granville but is being rescheduled.

Emily Coleman

Emily K. Coleman

Originally from the northwest suburbs, Emily K. Coleman is Shaw Media's editor for newsletters and engagement. She previously served as the Northwest Herald's editor and spent about seven years as a reporter with Shaw Media, first covering Dixon for Sauk Valley Media and then various communities within McHenry County from 2012 to 2016.