GENERAL ASSEMBLY/ELECTIONS Democrats muscle through changes to Illinois election law; Republicans denounce political games.  This week, Democrats passed brazen legislation to change Illinois election law to their own self-serving political…

National Foster Care Day reminds us of the children in care across the nation and the work that must be done to ensure their safety and well-being.

Thank you to all of the residents who came out last weekend for the Shred Event & Food Drive, hosted by Senator Don DeWitte and me at The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps in St. Charles. I…

Thank you to all who attended my first Senior Advisory Council meeting of the year earlier this week. We had strong participation and input from seniors in the 65th District….

Today we stood alongside law enforcement officers from across the state to remember the heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities. At the Illinois Peace Officer…

My staff recently attended a luncheon hosted by the High Speed Rail Alliance (HSRA). Jim Derwinski, Metra’s CEO/Executive Director, spoke about exciting opportunities and a statewide Illinois railway program to…

Did you know that the Illinois pork industry produces more than 6 billion slices of bacon each year? Today we are celebrating this beloved protein and the pork producers who…

With spring cleaning underway in many homes, Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) and State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) are inviting their constituents to safely dispose of old bank records, receipts,…

On National Military Brats Day, we celebrate the children of parents working full-time in the United States Armed Forces. Happy National Military Brats Day!

We’re back in Springfield today and kicking off the final month of the spring legislative session. This week is expected to be committee-heavy as we begin moving Senate Bills ahead…