This week the House Republican caucus hosted its annual Women to Watch leadership event at the Capitol. I was honored to have Erin Fogarty, the Livingston County Public Health Administrator,…

I joined two of my House colleagues – and fellow farmers – Rep. Dan Swanson and Rep. Wayne Rosenthal at a press conference this morning to talk about the future…

In this issue: Senior drivers license bill passes House A bill to remove the requirement that seniors under the age of 87 take a driving test to renew their license…

Last week we had Ag Day at the Capitol, a great opportunity to talk about the importance of agriculture to Illinois’ economy and to our communities. As part of the…

It was great having Trent Schmid, a junior from Cissna Park High School, join me on the House floor on Friday as my Page for the Day!

In this issue: A missed opportunity on ethics reform This week the House heard hundreds of bills, all part of the last-minute crunch before the deadline to advance House bills…

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. This program is designed to help fire departments, fire protection…

During National Library Week, take a moment to appreciate the resources, knowledge, and opportunities our local libraries provide! Whether you’re borrowing a book, researching a new topic, or simply finding…

In this issue: Unemployment in Illinois fell 0.1% in February The Illinois unemployment rate declined by one-tenth of one percent in February, going from 4.9% to 4.8%. The national unemployment…

Congratulations to Hudson Drug Shop in Paxton on celebrating 75 years in business yesterday!! They had a phenomenal turnout at their open house!! Their pharmacy and store is a gem…