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

Dear Friend, I’m reaching out to invite you to join me, Representative Jason Bunting, and ImpactLife for a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, November 12th,

SPRINGFIELD, IL- State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon)’s statement on Democrats’ anti-ICE legislation, House Bill 1312, that passed the General Assembly. “I am deeply saddened and