Last week we had a visit from our constituent Amy from Clearbrook – a group home for mentally disabled individuals. We support great programs like this and it certainly is…

Congratulations to the thirteen Illinois police officers who were awarded the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor yesterday for their extraordinary acts of bravery and sacrifice. Thank you to these remarkable individuals for…

Thank you to all the residents who participated in today’s Cuba Township Event. The Township distributed free compost provided by SWALCO, as well as mulch. Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District…

Military Appreciation Month is a month-long observance honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you to the brave men and women who have made sacrifices…

This proposed budget is not balanced. The Governor only identifies it as balanced, which doesn’t make it real no matter how much his minions doth protest. COGFA, our nonpartisan oversight…

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…