In this issue: Working to restore public safety In the years since the SAFE-T Act was enacted, concern has been growing in Illinois about criminals released from custody to potentially…

House Bill 2827, a controversial proposal to put intrusive and heavy-handed mandates on homeschool families, passed the House Education Policy committee this morning, with all Republicans voting No. The bill…

If you want to listen or watch the Education Policy Committee Hearing in Room 122, you can do so at 8am today: https://www.ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp.

National Ag Day is all about recognizing and celebrating the hard work of farmers and agricultural workers across the state of Illinois. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy and…

In this issue: Capital budget proposal includes funds for rehabilitating Dwight Correctional Center site It has been more than a decade since the Dwight Correctional Center in Livingston County was…

We stopped at Iroquois Memorial Hospital on Monday afternoon and met with CEO Michael Tilstra, several employees, and the hospital board. One of the most admirable parts of the discussion…

Yesterday, I was on the road visiting with different businesses in the 106th District. One of the businesses I toured was at Lyon LLC in Watseka. Lyon LLC has been…

In this issue: Illinois vastly underestimated costs of undocumented immigrant health benefits The state of Illinois has spent over $1.6 billion in taxpayer money on health benefits for undocumented immigrants…

Have you ever been to Farm and Fleet, Lowe’s, Home Depot, or Ace and have seen this display or something similar? These Power Planter products are made right here in…

I was very honored to be asked to speak to the Prairieland CEO class this morning!!! Prairieland CEO was established in the fall of 2019, with the support of local…