The celebration of Halloween has been around for more than a thousand years. Originally a religious observance, today Halloween is considered a holiday for dress-up and fun, especially for children. By…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY The first week of Veto Session concludes in the Illinois House. After the first week of veto session in the Illinois House concluded Wednesday afternoon, there are still a number…

This National First Responders Day we honor the courage and commitment of our police, fire, EMS, and dispatchers. Thank you to all these heroes who work every day to keep…

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…

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…