House Bill 5338 Update - The bill, which would provide for the development of a statewide school policy for children with food allergies, has passed both houses of the Illinois legislature, but is currently held up along with other bills by the political situation in Springfield between the legislature and the Governor. We are confident that the bill will become law and wish to thank everyone who took time to contact representatives. It did make a difference!

First Meeting Date Change - Monday, 9/22 - Our first meeting of the school year will feature our very own Dr. Jacqueline Pongracic, Division Head of the Allergy Dept. at Children’s Memorial Hospital. Dr. Pongracic will provide an “Update on Food Allergy Research at CMH and Beyond.”

FAAN Walk - Saturday, 9/27 - Please join us for a 3-mile walk through Lincoln Park and along Lake Michigan to raise money for food allergy education, research, and advocacy, and to increase awareness in the community. Please visit FoodAllergyWalk.org for more information.

Food Allergy Initiative Chicago Benefit - We’re thrilled to announce that the Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) Chicago will hold it’s first Annual Benefit on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at 7:00p at the Chicago Illuminating Company. Visit FAI-Chicago for more information.