It was great to have Logan Brummel from Pontiac serve as a House Page for a Day on Wednesday. Logan is a soon-to-be sophomore at Iowa State University, double majoring…

If you’re a traveler and don’t have a valid passport, you have less than 1 year to obtain a REAL ID with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. You will…

To those who travel on I-57 through Gilman & Onarga: According to the attached press release from the Illinois Department of Transportation, road construction will start today and is scheduled…

In this issue: Human trafficking bills pass, others remain to be heard Shared Hope International, an advocacy group working to prevent sex trafficking gave Illinois a failing grade in 2023…

Peace Officers Memorial Day honors the local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have died or been injured in the line of duty. Thank you to all law enforcement…

This morning I attended the 31st Annual Firefighter Memorial & Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony with several of my colleagues as we paid our respects to the brave firefighters who…

In this issue: Budget process enters final weeks The process of putting together a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year is entering its final weeks, as the House and…

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This important week honors the often-unrecognized work of those who are educating our next generation. Thank you to the AMAZING teachers across Illinois for the work…