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…

I was honored to speak with Senator Terri Bryant’s Youth Advisory Council at the Capitol. This special event gave me the opportunity to hear different perspectives from students about issues…

The cost of providing services to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers is costing Illinois taxpayers an estimated $2.84 billion since July 1, 2022. This does not include education costs or…

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…

I was happy to speak with Patrick Pfingsten, from WMAY, about legislation and issues affecting Illinois and communities. Listen to the full interview in the link below! Interview with WMAY-…