I would like to highlight a great cause in our community called Kayla’s Hope. I attended the Hope Blooms Gala this past weekend and had the privilege of meeting the Lehmann…

My staff and I are testing glasses from the Illinois Optometric Association in preparation to watch today’s solar eclipse. Thanks to the IOA for providing the 65th District with glasses…

Six months after the full implementation of cashless bail, and other provisions, of the SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents are finding themselves anything but safe. Read more from the Caucus Blog:…

No matter where you live, whether its in a big city, a suburban neighborhood or a small rural town — your community could be impacted by human trafficking. Learn how…

National Library Week celebrates the importance of libraries across the country. Libraries offer more than books and are a great resource for research, technology, internet access, and more. Stop by…

Unlike many other species of fungi in Illinois, morels are a sensitive variety of mushrooms that grow only during the spring months and only under the right conditions, meaning they…

While we were busy fighting to provide relief for working families, improve public safety, and fight health care worker shortages, Democrats prioritized a ban on kangaroo ownership.  Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common experience…

If you are looking for something to do this month, eight museums in Chicago are offering free admission days during April. Learn more from this article from NBC 5 Chicago:…

On Monday, April 8, Illinoisans will get to experience one of astronomy’s greatest marvels – a total solar eclipse. Before you enjoy the out-of-this-world spectacle, you’ll want to take a…