Applications for the Made in Illinois Grant program are open now until March 31 for eligible Illinois manufacturers.  https://www.wthitv.com/news/illinois-allocates-1-million-for-made-in-illinois-grant-program/article_cb06948f-cdda-54ce-b912-99094b26b06d.html

On this day in 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in the great state of Illinois where he learned the standards and values that would guide him throughout his life….

Illinois will continue to lose residents unless we make major policy changes. If we make our state more affordable, more business-friendly, and a safe place to call home, we can…

Democrats should have heeded the warning to budget carefully before creating more long-term state programs with temporary funds. Now that those funds are predictably running out, we will all be…

On December 15th, 1791, the United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights, which included the first 10 amendments in the U.S. Constitution. These amendments are the bedrock of…

Happy birthday to the U.S. National Guard! Established in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest military organization in the United States. Thank you to all of the men and women…

Professional licensing delays have caused unnecessary stress for our residents, and in some cases could have cost them their jobs. Last month, we passed legislation to address these delays and modernize professional…

Today on Pearl Harbor Day, we honor those Americans who were lost, recognize the survivors, and reflect on the impact of that date which will live in infamy. We remember…

Many thanks to owners Ralph and Klaudivsz from Garden on Main in Algonquin for hosting our Coffee and Conservation with Senator Dan McConchie this morning. We had an overflow turnout…

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Marian Sanfilippo, the matriarch of the Sanfilippo family of Barrington Hills over the weekend. Marian and her late husband Jasper…