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…

In this issue: Restoring local control to wind and solar projects An issue that I have heard about from countless local officials and constituents has to do with local control…

Thank you to the Forrest Public Library for inviting me out to speak to their Home School group this week! This group meets monthly and consists of 30-50 kiddos ages…

If you want to talk legislature for the 104th General Assembly, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I am available by email at [email protected] or you can contact…

In this issue: Inauguration Day It was a great honor to stand with my colleagues from all over the state on Wednesday and take the oath of office for the…

The new 104th General Assembly will be sworn in at noon on Wednesday. You can watch the ceremony live online at this link: https://www.ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp

We are back in Springfield for a Lame Duck Session. A lame duck session is a time when members of one General Assembly meet after a new General Assembly has…