This morning I joined the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) to discuss legislation that impacts community college students and improving education. A strong foundation is key to a successful college…

This Friday is the 3rd reading deadline in the Illinois House of Representatives, which is the deadline for bills originating in the House to be voted on by the chamber…

Illinois House Democrats have introduced new legislation that would eliminate single-family zoning areas in Illinois’ largest cities. House Bill 4795, introduced to the General Assembly by Representative Kam Buckner (D -Chicago), would…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, IL…Legislation pending in the House of Representatives (HB 4270), would amend the Line of Duty Compensation Act. State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) filed legislation to include…

CRIMINAL LAW Cashless Bail Fails: Six months of diminished public safety. Six months after the full implementation of the cashless bail, and other provisions, of the Illinois SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents…

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…

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…