DES PLAINES – State Senator Laura Murphy paid a visit to Brookdale Senior Living Center in Des Plaines Thursday to help the center celebrate its 25^th Anniversary.

“I’m thrilled to recognize Brookdale Senior Living for providing 25 years of quality care to seniors,” said Murphy, a Des Plaines Democrat. “Brookdale and other senior living centers provide a crucial service to some of our most vulnerable citizens, and I’m proud to be their ally in the Senate.”

While visiting the Center, Murphy spoke to the residents and staff about upcoming legislative actions in Springfield. This included topics such as the state budget, pensions, senior issues, consumer protections, a potential capitol bill, cannabis regulation and healthcare issues – especially Medicaid and the need for transparency within that system.