In this issue: Watseka schools bill passes On the final day of the fall veto session the House and Senate passed a bill which Senator Balkema and I sponsored to…

Our district is home to some truly remarkable agricultural women, and I’d be thrilled to see a local family honored with this award! Illinois Agri-Women created the “Generations of Women…

In this issue: Property tax savings for seniors If you have read many issues of this newsletter, you know I have been a longtime advocate of property tax reform. This…

Let us remember and honor all those who have served in America’s Armed Forces this Veterans Day.

In this issue: Chicago area mass transit bailout passes It was an expensive few days for Illinois taxpayers last week as the House and Senate met for the final three…

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! On Wednesday November 12 I am joining Senator Chris Balkema and ImpactLife to host a blood drive at our Dwight district office, located at 132 E. Main…

In this issue: Energy bill among veto session bills passed The House met for three days this week, the final scheduled days of the fall veto session, and took action…

It was great to have Ameliah Sancken, a 4th grader from Dwight, join us on the House floor today as my Page for the Day.

It was a pleasure welcoming the students from St. Paul School in Odell to the Capitol during the fall veto session on Wednesday! Your curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about…

In this issue: Soaring electric bills are still burdening Illinoisans With winter approaching and Illinoisans expecting to use more energy to heat and light their homes and businesses, soaring electricity…