2025 Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance at Illinois State Capitol This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice

SPRINGFIELD, IL-  After hearing from families across Illinois overwhelmed by unexpected property tax hikes, State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) is taking action. He is co-sponsoring

The Clean Slate Act Survey Results Many thanks to those who participated in last week’s survey. An overwhelming 92% of respondents weighed in on whether

SPRINGFIELD, IL-  A new wave of government hiring in Illinois is drawing scrutiny from Senator Chris Balkema (R- Channahon), who says the rapid growth in

Republican Senators Warn $6 Billion in New Taxes Will Devastate Illinois’ Small Business Community During National Small Business Week, I sounded the alarm over a new

Senator Chris Balkema (R- Channahon), issued the following statement in response to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s visit to Springfield, praising her leadership

Pritzker’s Spending Surge Comes at Taxpayers’ Expense While families are tightening their belts, Democrats in Springfield are pushing a $6 billion tax hike to fund

In response to growing concerns over Illinois’ exploding deer population, State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) co-sponsored legislation to reform outdated wildlife rules and provide relief

National Day of Prayer National Day of Prayer is this Thursday, May 1. The National Day of Prayer has a rich history dating back to

State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) recently welcomed high school students across the 53rd Senate District to the Illinois State Capitol for his Youth Advisory Council