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…

Administrative Professionals Day celebrates the workers who keep offices running smoothly every day. Thank you to all administrative professionals for all that you do!

On this day 215 years ago, Ninian Edwards of Kentucky was appointed the first territorial governor of the Illinois Territory.

Last week, members of my staff had the opportunity to attend a Manufacturer’s Breakfast presented by South Elgin High School and GCAMP (Greater Chicago Advanced Manufacturing Partnership). We learned about the…