Yesterday, I introduced my Page for the day at the the Illinois State House. Douglas Neverdowski, is a Jr at Gillespie Highschool and plans on spending 20 years in the…

Today was our Memorial Day ceremony in the House where we honored the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have lost their lives in service to our nation. This…

Today, I was happy to introduce my wife of 52 years and two of my grandkids to members of the House. This is a great way to start out the…

EMS Week honors the important work of all Emergency Medical Service workers. Their continued work saves lives and helps our communities every day. Thank you to EMS workers for all…

Yesterday, HB2900 passed in the House with a roll call of 62-45. This bill prohibits hunting competitions of fur-bearing animals such as coyotes, raccoons, and squirrels. I pushed back against the…

Lyme Disease Awareness Month is a chance to bring awareness to the tickborne disease that affects millions of Americans. You can learn more about how to identify, prevent, and treat…

Today we paid tribute to the Illinois firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty at the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony in Springfield. May their bravery and…

I joined State Representative Mike Coffey to tour the new Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) headquarters in Springfield. As part of collaborative efforts between state agencies, this new location will…

Last Thursday at the Capitol was Student Innovation Day and I really enjoyed visiting with students from Athens. These kids revealed their exciting school projects they have worked hard on…

DNR is hosting an informational zoom on the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant (OSLAD) on Wednesday May 15th at 11:00 a.m. Park districts and units of local government…