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…

Nurses Week honors the critical care that nurses across Illinois give to their patients. Nurses face challenging work and provide essential healthcare tasks. Make sure to thank a nurse in…

In this issue: Surprise election law rewrite rammed through We were surprised on Wednesday to have a bill making big changes to Illinois’ election law suddenly appear. The legislation was…

School Principals’ Day is an important recognition of the hard work and dedication of principals. From elementary to high school, principals are a critical component of our education system. Thank…