In this issue: Madigan sentenced to seven and a half years in prison Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison following…

Next Saturday, June 28, I am joining Senator Chris Balkema to host a FREE fishing derby for local kids. All kids ages 12 and under are welcome. We will be…

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the dads who have shaped our lives with love, guidance, and strength. Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there!

Men’s Health Week is a reminder to take proactive steps toward better health physically, mentally, and emotionally. This week is a chance to encourage the men in our lives to…

Tomorrow morning, Senator Chris Balkema and I will be hosting an office open house to celebrate the opening of Senator Balkema’s district office in Dwight. Stop by 132 E. Main…

Representative Jason R. Bunting, one of seven farmers in the House Republican caucus, soon joined Leader Hammond, issuing a challenge to Democrats to do more than give speeches, and actually take…

In this issue: Voting No on tax increases and the state’s largest budget Very late on Saturday night the House Democrats rammed through Governor Pritzker’s record-setting spending bill and his…

Following enormous growth in recent years, biodiesel and renewable diesel are now 9% of the diesel fuel supply in the U.S., topping 5 billion gallons for the first time since…

This summer I am again sponsoring my summer reading program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. This year’s theme is Level Up at Your Library! I am encouraging students…

In this issue: An early update The House of Representatives is going into the final hours of the spring session, with many issues still to be settled. As we get…