Senator Castro

State Senator for the 22nd District. Senate Majority Caucus Whip. Former member, Kane County Board. Resides in Elgin with husband.

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Hispanic Heritage Month is more than a moment on the calendar — it's a daily testament to our resilience, strength & ambition. It’s about advocacy, amplifying unheard voices & carving paths where none exist.

Estamos con ustedes, hoy, mañana y siempre.

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“Mi enfoque siempre se ha centrado en garantizar que todos los residentes de Illinois, independientemente de su origen, tengan las mejores oportunidades para mantener y cuidar de sus familias.."
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"My focus has always been rooted in ensuring every hardworking Illinoisan from every background has the best opportunity to provide and take care of their families, and the budget we passed today does just that."
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“Academic success depends on students being present during class so they can perform their best,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “Keeping students’ minds engaged with teachers ensures a productive classroom environment.”
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“Accountability should be at the forefront when making decisions about students’ education,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “Having educational decision makers with their ears to the ground will allow them to better advocate for students’ needs.”
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“Vision care organizations limit patient choice and restrict competition when they are allowed to avoid the law,” said Castro (D-Elgin).

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“Illinois took an important first step by regulating vision care plans, but it is clear that loopholes remain. When vision care organizations are allowed to ignore the law, patients lose choice and small businesses are weakened.."

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“Providing a community and resources for new mothers and their children delivers stability in a critical period of their lives,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “The challenges of becoming a new parent should not be faced alone.”
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“Dementia does not have a one-size-fits-all solution,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “Empowering direct service workers with essential information will support them in providing more informed and holistic care for those living with dementia.”
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“Children, no matter where they are from, deserve access to these comprehensive resources,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “Given the harm they have endured, it is morally right to let them know that help is always there for them.”

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Today is Latina Heritage Day, and we’re spotlighting a true trailblazer from our district: Melissa Barbosa-Guzman. From Elgin, she’s an attorney and ECC Trustee who’s spent 30+ years volunteering and raising scholarships for undocumented, mixed-status and DACA students.

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“Oversight from a distance is not the best way to promote a high-quality, comprehensive education for charter school students,” said Castro (D-Elgin).

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Developers & housing partners: help shape Illinois’ 2027–28 QAP. Join IHDA’s hybrid QAP Summits:
▪️ Mar 11, Springfield, 10 a.m.
▪️ Mar 20, Chicago, 1 p.m.
Share your input through our survey (open thru Mar 31).

More info: https://t.co/GocndHbmgA

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Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrating the strength and achievements of women everywhere.

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Daylight Saving Time shifts clocks forward one hour to extend evening daylight. Take time to check your smoke detectors while you move your clocks ahead!

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Episode 17 of Estado del Estado — In episode 17, we take you inside budget week in Springfield, featuring reaction from the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus, an interview with Cristina Castro on the governor’s proposal and more!

Listen here now: https://t.co/jvqCW1PpFS

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Wearing red to stand up for women’s heart health. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for women, yet less than 50% of women recognize the true threat of this disease to their health.

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“This law sends a clear message that Illinois will not waver in its commitment to safeguard the pocketbooks of our hardworking residents, and it will deliver the largest relief for Main Street businesses in decades.”

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Read my full statement on the governor's budget address here: https://t.co/7oZdy01XNW
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Lee aquí mi declaración completa sobre el discurso presupuestario del gobernador: https://t.co/YYIoYLkimb

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Need to renew your license or apply for a REAL ID? We’re bringing the Mobile DMV to our community! Join us on March 27th at Popular Creek Public Library for convenient, local access to essential DMV services.

Tenemos informacion en español disponible en esta publicación.

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📷 SNAP rules changed on February 1.
Federal changes mean more SNAP recipients are considered Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents who must meet or be exempt from work requirements to qualify for SNAP

📷 Find the latest SNAP updates anytime at: https://t.co/t2ghB54R5q