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. 

Bills Out of Committee This Week Legislation out of committee this week totaled 213 bills consisting of 181 Democrat bills (85%) and just 32 Republican bills (15%). If we want…

Morel Hunting For some, the beginning of spring signifies the arrival of new foliage, the start of baseball season, or even just warmer weather. However, for many adventurous Illinoisans, the…

Distracted Driving Awareness Month recognizes the epidemic of distracted driving in America. Each year around 3,000 Americans lose their lives to distracted driving. This month, remember to put down the…

Our first responders are vital to community safety. They need to know how to access resources that will help them uphold their duties to the fullest in order to protect…