2024 was a great year representing the 108th District! I’m eager to continue working on making positive changes in 2025 that moves Illinois in the right direction! Meeting with constituents,…

Pledge of Allegiance Day commemorates the adoption of our nation’s pledge by Congress in 1945. The original pledge was written by Francis Bellamy in celebration of the 400th anniversary of…

While snow may or may not blanket the state come December 25, the magic of the season is undeniable. It’s found in the glow of Christmas lights illuminating our small…

Every Christmas Eve, as children around the world eagerly await Santa Claus’s arrival, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracks Santa’s journey across the globe. This beloved tradition interestingly…

Over the past month, property taxes skyrocketed in Montgomery County. A woman in Hillsboro, saw her timberland property taxes catapult from $750 per year to $10,000 after a land assessment….

Illinois residents will soon see new laws go into effect on January 1st, 2025. There were several bills passed through the Illinois statehouse during Spring session. Governor Pritzker has signed…

Near the Capitol stands a building constructed to celebrate Illinois’ first 100 years of statehood. The Centennial Building (today called the Howlett Building) features an area for exhibiting battle flags…

As the holiday season ramps up to full swing, towns and cities across Illinois come alive with a shared sense of joy and celebration. Each with their own holiday traditions,…

As Illinois transitions away from coal power, the focus on building battery storage capacity has intensified. While some view this as a necessary solution for energy reliability, it may actually…

Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million in grant funding available to fire departments across the state. Applications are due…