April 14-20, 2024! National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week honors public safety telecommunicators for their commitment and dedication. Public safety telecommunicators work around the clock to ensure the safety of our…

BARRINGTON HILLS… State Representative Martin McLaughlin released the following statement after reading the new University of Illinois System’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs study released to the public last…

Two periodical cicada broods, which haven’t emerged simultaneously in more than 220 years, will rise from the ground as early as this month. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/when-are-the-2024-cicadas-coming-and-how-long-will-the-emergence-last-in-illinois/3406807

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…