Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a hot topic of discussion across the world. What once started as programs made for basic functions, such as a simple yes or no prediction…

CORRUPTION Guilty verdict on all counts in bribery trial tied to ex-Speaker Madigan.  A federal jury on Tuesday convicted three ex-lobbyists and a former CEO for their involvement in an…

This week, we got to work in Springfield as we push towards the end of session. It was terrific to meet the Consul General of Japan in Chicago, Hiroshi Tajima,…

Illinois House Republicans are calling on the Democratic supermajority to join our efforts in eliminating the culture of corruption plaguing the state of Illinois and to make ethics reform a…

The Back to Business (B2B) grant program provides recovery grants for businesses in the hardest-hit industries.  Through the state’s B2B and Business Interruption Grant (BIG) Programs, DCEO has provided more…

Local Animal Shelters Anderson Animal Shelter – South Elgin Kane County Animal Control – Geneva Caring for a companion animal goes far beyond providing food, water and shelter. It takes…

We were in session this week. I participate in a press conference with the House Republican Truth in Public Safety (TIPS) working group to discuss a pretrial fairness bill that…

BUDGET House Republicans call for a moratorium, audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented immigrants.  Illinois House Republican leaders are calling for a moratorium on expansion and a…

We got to work beginning our final month of spring session this week in Springfield! Adjournment is on May 19th. On Tuesday, I welcomed South Elgin Parks & Recreation Director…

DISASTERS Tornadoes hit Illinois; five Illinois counties declared disaster areas. A severe storm system hit the central United States on March 31, 2023.  In Illinois, this storm system generated high winds,…