SPRINGFIELD, IL-  State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) following statement after Governor Pritzker signed the transit bailout into law, which raises costs and redirects revenue to

Friend, I hope you had a wonderful weekend and stayed warm and safe with all the snow. I spent some time catching up on wrapping

Governor Pritzker has signed a new law that allows terminally ill patients to request medication that will end their lives. “While this is an emotional

Friend, As we approach the end of the year, I’ve found myself reflecting on my first year in the Senate and the incredible privilege it

Friend, I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are staying warm and safe in this snow! This week’s newsletter includes the

🦃 Thanksgiving Holiday Hours 🦃 My district office will be closed November 26–30 for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on December 1. Wishing you

I hope you enjoyed your weekend! This week’s newsletter includes the following topics: Daylight Savings Thank you to everyone who weighed in on how Illinois

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

We have some big updates this week. Last week was the final week of Veto Session. Halloween was extra spooky as we were still debating