In this issue: Gerrymandering amendment does not advance A proposed Constitutional amendment which would have permanently enshrined partisan gerrymandering in the state Constitution did not advance in the Senate last…

On Thursday I had the privilege of introducing Emmaline Hildenbrand of Onarga to the members of the Illinois House. Emmaline served as a House Page for the Day and got…

During Correctional Officers Week, we recognize and thank the dedicated men and women who serve in our correctional facilities. Your commitment to maintaining safety, order, and professionalism often under challenging…

In this issue: Bears stadium bill passes House, uncertain future in Senate A “megaprojects” bill which would support several different potential projects in Illinois – the most prominent among them…

We’re on the move! This is the final week at our office located at 132 E. Main St. in Dwight. We’re excited for what’s ahead and will share our new…

In this issue: Opposing gerrymandering This week I voted No on an effort to amend the state Constitution to make Illinois’ legislative district maps even more one-sided. Illinois has some…

I was honored to be joined at the Capitol on Wednesday by Tara Bedei, the mayor of Streator and Aindrea Hogan, the Grundy County Economic Development Council’s Vice President of…

Drove to Springfield this morning with session starting at noon and passed through several construction zones along the way. It’s a good reminder that National Work Zone Awareness Week is…

In this issue: Suspending the sales tax on gasoline We have all been affected by the sudden spike in gas prices. While the increase is being driven by events overseas,…

On Wednesday I was honored to be joined in the House chamber by Scarlett Siebert as my Page for a Day. Scarlett is a 7th grader at Watseka Junior High….