Millions of Americans ride motorcycles and this Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month let’s all remember to remain safe when riding motorcycles and driving on the road. Always be sure to keep…

We welcomed the Consul General of India Somnath Ghosh to the chamber today. Illinois does $1 Billion in trade currently. Free and fair trade is important to our Illinois businesses…

Arbor Day is a holiday dedicated to planting and appreciating trees for future generations. Trees are not only a beautiful part of nature, but they also provide critical materials and…

It was an incredibly hectic week in Springfield, but I appreciated the opportunity to meet with these leaders in nursing from Loyola Medicine. We discussed important legislation to ensure that…

We need to reduce tax burdens on families and businesses to compete with our fellow states and make Illinois a destination for growth. https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/report-illinois-continues-to-have-nearly-the-worst-economy/article_72c2902c-f686-11ee-9e5f-5bf73700118c.html

House Bill 5345 – a Bill to Remove the Tip Incentive Pay Structure was passed by Illinois House Democrats this week. I took to the floor to discuss the harmful…

Museums across Chicago are offering free admission days to Illinois residents this month.  https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-residents-can-visit-these-8-museums-for-free-in-april/3398233/ Looking for something to do this April in Chicago? Museums across Chicago are offering free admission…

Thank you to our Illinois State Police for 102 years of “Integrity, Service, Pride” – Our dedicated state troopers work every day to keep Illinois communities safe and ensure the…

Major General Rich Neely, the Commander of the Illinois National Guard, will officially retire after 40 years of service this May. Thank you for your service to our nation and…