Three Bloom Graduates Named Golden Apple Scholars

The award goes to high-performing students interested in a career in education.

State Senator Patrick Joyce's Monthly Round-up Of Accomplishments

A monthly roundup of State Senator Patrick Joyce's news and information in the 40th District.

Joyce: Stay vigilant against fraudulent texts, emails

Look out for text & email scams asking for personal information from someone claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Joyce kicks off tours of area small businesses

Senator Joyce is accepting applications to tour shops, restaurants and other establishments in the 40th Senate District.

Sen. Joyce Invites Youth To Participate In Summer Book Club

Sen. Joyce is launching a Summer Reading Club for children and young people who live in the 40th State Senate District.

Joyce: Beware of text and email scams targeting Illinoisans

Sen. Joyce cautions residents to be on alert for multiple texting and emailing scams seeking personal information to defraud Illinoisans.

Messages of Hope Benefit Streaming June 5 – July 3

Chicago Jazz Stars Orbert Davis, Howard Levy, Dee Alexander, and Maggie Brown Share Musical Messages of Hope

Bloom 206 Graduates more than 600 Future Leaders

In its first graduation ceremony since the COVID pandemic, the district held four socially distanced ceremonies.

An update from State Senator Patrick Joyce

A monthly roundup of State Senator Patrick Joyce's news and information in the 40th District.

Joyce backs legislation to ban right-to-work laws in Illinois

State Senator Patrick Joyce supported a constitutional amendment that would ban “right-to-work” legislation in Illinois.

Bloom Township NJROTC Earns Special Award

After a successful Annual Military Inspect and Pass-In-Review Ceremony, the Bloom NJROTC cadets have been honored with the award.

Temporary driver services facility to open at Prairie State

Sen. Joyce & Rep. DeLuca will join Sec. of State White to announce the opening of a new driver services facility at Prairie State College.

GSU Academic Theatre returns with bobrauschenbergAMERICA

Governors State University's Spring Drama live streams on YouTube May 6-8, 2021

Joyce promotes Work Zone Safety Awareness Week

Senator Joyce is encouraging Illinoisans to “Go Orange” during Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, April 26-30, 2021.

Crete Public Library Hosts Mobile Workforce Center

Free help weekly for job seekers

Joyce celebrates IL Student Scholars in 40th Senate District

Joyce honored 192 local high school students who were named 2021-22 Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

An update from State Senator Patrick Joyce

A monthly roundup of State Senator Patrick Joyce's news and information in the 40th District.

Joyce plan to address Illinois teacher shortage passes Senate

Joyce advanced bill out of the Senate to increase the number of hours a retired teacher may work without impairing their retirement status.

Bloom 206 Gives Senior Students Socially-Distanced Celebrations

The district is getting creative with graduation celebrations and prom.

Joyce lays out plan to address Illinois teacher shortage

Sen. Joyce introduced a bill that would increase the number of hours a retired teacher may work without impairing their retirement status.

Joyce, Sims To Host A Virtual Mental Health Discussion

Senators Joyce and Sims will join mental health experts on April 19th to raise awareness about mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crete Public Library Presents Credit Secrets Revealed

Why is credit such a mystery?

Crete Public Library Presents Gangster History of the Midwest

Discover the grisly locations where gangster history will never die.

Joyce: Renew vehicle registrations, licenses and IDs online

Joyce encourages residents to go online to renew vehicle registrations, licenses and IDs while the Chicago Heights facility is closed.

State Senator Patrick Joyce Introduces New Legislation

A monthly roundup of State Senator Patrick Joyce's news and information in the 40th District.

Bloom 206 Returns to in-Classroom Learning

Optional in-classroom learning began this month for Bloom and Bloom Trail high school students.

Bloom JROTC Gives to Families in Need

Students only sent items to families in need in Texas as part of a continued effort to serve those in need.

Joyce advances bill to protect children’s lemonade stands

Joyce advanced a bill through a Senate Committee Thurs. to prevent children’s lemonade stands from being shut down for not having a permit.

Bloom 206 Chess Team has Successful Virtual Season

The students competed virtually and achieved an impressive record.

Crete Public Library Goes Fine Free

The Crete Public Library looks forward to welcoming back those who have not returned to the library because of their overdue fines.

Joyce attends press conference on carjackings in Chicago Heights

As carjackings continue to rise across the south suburbs, Joyce joined advocates at a press conference to find solutions for the issue.

Budget proposal is transparent, looks ahead at needs of residents

State Senator Patrick Joyce issued a following statement following Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday.

Bloom High School Celebrates Black History Month

The school's African-American Culture Club planned a series of events to celebrate black history.

Joyce: IDOR will accept tax returns starting Feb. 12

Individual income tax returns for Illinois may be submitted starting Friday, Feb. 12, and Joyce urges residents to file early this year.

Bloom Trail Seniors Plan for a Bright Future

Bloom Trail students score major scholarships.

Sen. Patrick Joyce Has Tips To Keep Residents Safe This Winter

Joyce joins the Office of the State Fire Marshal in reminding residents to make sure they are heating their homes safely this winter.

Joyce seeks to improve COVID-19 vaccination process

Joyce calls on the state for the implementation of a database that would support county health departments & prevent the waste of vaccines.

Bloom Teacher Connects Black Lives Matter to Art Class

In an article published in Art Education, Deborah Filbin discusses the importance of healthy conversations about race.

An update from State Senator Patrick Joyce

A monthly roundup of State Senator Patrick Joyce's news and information in the 40th District.

Joyce named chair of Senate Agriculture Committee

State Senator Patrick Joyce will serve as chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee in the 102nd General Assembly.