Due to the TRUST Act, which was enacted in 2017, Illinois has become a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from cooperating with federal immigration authorities to…

The first day of the legislative veto session began October 24th. Over the next several weeks we have the opportunity to make a difference for the people we represent, including…

The Heartland Greenway pipeline project is officially canceled. Many landowners do not want any form of government allowing construction of CO2 pipelines through their farmland. This company wanted to transport…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Illinois General Assembly to convene for fall veto session. The first of two weeks of the General Assembly’s fall veto session will begin on Tuesday, October 24.Lawmakers will consider…

It was an honor to speak with Leadership Springfield today with a few of my colleagues from the General Assembly. Providing community leadership programs to professionals and local students will…

Yesterday, State Representative Mike Coffey and I had the privilege to meet significant employees at the Sparc Work Center in Springfield! For decades, this company has helped people with developmental…

Fall seasonal beers drive sales and growth for retailers, and next to Oktoberfest releases, pumpkin beers are still the most popular of fall flavors. Every October, the spike in interest for pumpkin…

Thank you to our Illinois principals for all that they do to keep our schools running smoothly for students, teachers, and staff. Each year, we recognize the essential role that…

Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but…

Illinois’ elimination of cash bail as a condition of pre-trial release went into effect on September 18. So far, the results have been mixed and there has been a strain…