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In this issue: Madigan trial begins this week One of the biggest public corruption trials in Illinois history started up this week in a federal courtroom in Chicago. Jury selection…

This year’s theme is Beyond Ready – but what does that mean? Beyond Ready means helping lead youth that are engaged, healthy, and productive. And building a ready generation in…

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available for income-qualified households. This energy bill assistance program can assist with natural gas, propane, electricity bills and furnace assistance. Applications are…

In this issue: Drive safely during harvest season With harvest here for some and quickly approaching for others, I wanted to share a few tips to stay safe this harvest…

This week I spoke at Senator Tom Bennett’s Youth Advisory Council in front of 15 different schools across the 53rd Senate District on my background and how I became a…

With harvest here for some and quickly approaching for others, I wanted to share a few tips to stay safe this harvest season. Pay attention and do not drive distracted….

In this issue: DMV facilities to open earlier Most Illinois Secretary of State driver services facilities are now open earlier each morning, starting at 7:30 a.m. The change comes in…

This week I visited with some civics students at Iroquois CUSD 9 in Watseka. Thank you to Mrs. Bandur for allowing me to speak to two classes! I always enjoy…

Most Illinois Secretary of State driver services facilities are now open earlier each morning, starting at 7:30 a.m. The change comes in response to increased demand for DMV services earlier…