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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Springfield’s “Horseshoe Trail” Puts Downstate Delicacy On The Map

Visit Springfield has introduced a new food tour focusing on Springfield’s most iconic dish: the horseshoe. Horseshoe Trail is a digitally based tour that takes hungry Illinoisans to 24 of…


Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Republicans Have Legislation to Quickly Improve Public Safety

After months-long discussions with stakeholders, including crime victim advocates and law enforcement professionals, our Truth in Public Safety (TIPS) working group introduced measures in the form of legislation that focus on three…


Tuesday, March 26, 2024
March 26 marks end of Battle of Iwo Jima; Illinois service members’ role in victory

March 26th serves as a day of remembrance for the thousands of American service members who risked and lost their lives fighting at the Battle of Iwo Jima during World…


Friday, March 22, 2024
Illinois State Police is Offering $90k for New Troopers

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is committed to hiring the very best troopers to protect Illinois citizens. It was announced yesterday that the ISP will offer just over $90,000 in…


Thursday, March 21, 2024
Today We Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and raise awareness about individuals who have an extra chromosome. Down syndrome occurs in about 1 in every 700 babies each year. There…


Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Spring Turkey Hunting in Illinois is Getting Close

The 2024 Turkey Hunting Season will begin in Illinois next month. Whether you’re a veteran or novice hunter, there is opportunity for you to get out in the fields this…


Monday, March 18, 2024
Illinois Leads Way in Agriculture

With National Agricultural Week taking place from March 17-23, 2024, the Illinois State Capitol was abuzz with activity during the Session Week before as agricultural advocates including local farm bureau…


Friday, March 15, 2024
Photos from This Week in Springfield

This week at the Capitol we were joined by Illinois FFA students and former State Representative John Cavaletto.


Thursday, March 14, 2024
FFA Students of Illinois Were Happy to Visit The Capitol

Yesterday, we had an incredible group of Illinois FFA students visit the Capitol for Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day. These bright students will be our next generation of farmers and they…


Thursday, March 14, 2024
Museum Card Available for the 108th District

I’m happy to announce individuals living in the108th District can request the use of a free Museum Card  for this year through my office. This card provides access for a group…