Today we celebrate Illinois Bacon Day! Did you know that the Illinois pork industry produces more than 6 billion slices of bacon each year? Today we are celebrating this beloved…

Happy National Zipper Day! Did you know the first zipper-like device called the “clasp-locker” was invented by Chicago native Whitcomb Judson in 1893? The device was later improved upon by…

Last week was busy being the deadline for 3rd Readings on House bills. We saw a total of 324 bills passed last week: Democrat bills (291) & Republican bills (33)…

Rep. Rosenthal is happy to see HB5304 pass the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously, 107-0. This bill creates the Highway Work Zone Safety Act which improves public safety in a…

This morning I joined the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) to discuss legislation that impacts community college students and improving education. A strong foundation is key to a successful college…

This Friday is the 3rd reading deadline in the Illinois House of Representatives, which is the deadline for bills originating in the House to be voted on by the chamber…

CRIMINAL LAW Cashless Bail Fails: Six months of diminished public safety. Six months after the full implementation of the cashless bail, and other provisions, of the Illinois SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents…

Women have had an impact in agriculture in the U.S. for some time, whether it be on the farm, in the classroom, or in the boardroom. Many of those roles…

After a legislative session day was abruptly canceled in the House of Representatives during a deadline week for legislation to pass out of committees, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following…

While we were busy fighting to provide relief for working families, improve public safety, and fight health care worker shortages, Democrats prioritized a ban on kangaroo ownership.