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Saturday, October 28, 2023
Thank You to All First Responders

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…


Thursday, October 26, 2023
(PRESS RELEASE) Rep. Rosenthal Visits Sparc Work Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, IL…Last week, State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) visited Sparc Work Center in Springfield. He had the opportunity to speak with employees who make a difference to…


Thursday, October 26, 2023
Illinois as a Sanctuary State is Costing Taxpayers Billions

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…


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Fight for Common Sense Legislation Continues

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…


Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Navigator CO2 Cancels $3.4 Billion Pipeline Project

The Heartland Greenway pipeline project is officially canceled. Many landowners do not want any form of government allowing construction of CO2 pipelines through their farmland. This company wanted to transport…


Monday, October 23, 2023
Recap with Rosenthal

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…


Friday, October 20, 2023
I Was Honored to Speak with Leadership Springfield

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…


Thursday, October 19, 2023
Touring Sparc and meeting great people

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…


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Illinois Breweries’ Popular Pumpkin Beers

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…


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
National Principals Month

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…