In this issue: Lawsuit filed against partisan gerrymander Every ten years state and federal legislative districts are re-drawn in order to comply with the updated population figures reported by the…

I had a special visitor in Springfield on Wednesday. Isaac Phelan is a senior at Cissna Park High School and was my Page for the Day. Isaac actively participates in…

Thank you to the Menta Academy Iroquois for having us out to visit this week. The Menta Group is a network of schools that provide innovative, evidence-based programs for at-risk…

My Springfield office has moved. If you are sending mail to Springfield, or just stopping in for a visit, you can find me at 209-N Stratton Building, Springfield, IL 62706….

In this issue: Legislative survey on its way With the start of the General Assembly’s spring session we are expecting to have a lot of major issues to consider in…

This year I was selected for six different House committees, some of which I have served on before, and some of which are new. I am excited about the chance…

Attention High School Seniors. Here is a Scholarship Opportunity with the Illinois Conservation Foundation.Applicant must be:● a senior in an Illinois high school during the year of the scholarship award●…

In this issue: Concerns growing about state budget deficit The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget has projected that Illinois will have a $3.2 billion budget shortfall in the fiscal…

The American Lung Association has designated January as Radon Action Month to raise awareness about a gas that it calls the “silent killer.” Radon is a radioactive gas that rises…

World Kiwanis Week honors the global impact of Kiwanis clubs in communities everywhere. From empowering children to supporting local initiatives, Kiwanis clubs are united to make our world a better…