It was a great day in Pontiac with more than 60 students from 11 different high schools for my Youth Advisory Council! These young leaders are the future of our state and our nation. Today, they rolled up their sleeves and got to work — discussing issues they care deeply about and drafting potential bills they could see become law.
Watching them collaborate, share ideas, and build connections with peers they just met this morning gives me tremendous hope for the future. Illinois has many challenges, but with bright, passionate young people like these stepping up, I know our future is in good hands.
A special thank you to our guest speakers, Representative Jason R. Bunting, Jose Burgos, Chief External Affairs Officer for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and Mary Kucharz, Grundy County Administrator, for sharing their insights and engaging with our students!
Watch the full highlight video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Nr6lrraeIl8
