***GENERAL ASSEMBLY/ELECTIONS*** Democrats muscle through changes to Illinois election law; Republicans denounce political games. This week, Democrats passed brazen legislation to change Illinois election law to their own self-serving political advantages, stifle…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, IL…Yesterday in the Illinois House of Representatives, we witnessed a bold move from Democrats. SB2412 was introduced on the House floor with absolutely no time for…

Today we celebrate Illinois Bacon Day! Did you know that the Illinois pork industry produces more than 6 billion slices of bacon each year? Today we are celebrating this beloved…

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) recently announced the list of fire departments set to receive 2024 Small Equipment Grants. These grants will help upgrade each department’s…

Happy National Zipper Day! Did you know the first zipper-like device called the “clasp-locker” was invented by Chicago native Whitcomb Judson in 1893? The device was later improved upon by…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, IL…State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) wants his constituents to know that his office now has a 2024 Museum Card available to use. Every year, constituents from…

Hillsboro High School Yesterday, I toured the New Hillsboro High School that’s currently under construction. I also had the opportunity to speak with the High School American Government class about…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Third Reading deadline for House bills. At the end of last week, the Illinois House of Representatives came to its “Third Reading deadline,” which represents the final date that…

Last week was busy being the deadline for 3rd Readings on House bills. We saw a total of 324 bills passed last week: Democrat bills (291) & Republican bills (33)…

Rep. Rosenthal is happy to see HB5304 pass the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously, 107-0. This bill creates the Highway Work Zone Safety Act which improves public safety in a…