
Balkema’s Weekly Breakdown: July 14
Illinois Government 101: Understanding Your State Legislature Illinois has bicameral legislature, which means it’s made up of two chambers: Each Senate district elects one Senator,
Illinois Government 101: Understanding Your State Legislature Illinois has bicameral legislature, which means it’s made up of two chambers: Each Senate district elects one Senator,
On Monday, July 21st at 6:00 p.m. I will be joined by State Representatives Dennis Tipsword and Jason R. Bunting to discuss the spring legislative session,
Join us for a Facebook Live End of Session Town Hall! On Monday, July 21st at 6:00 p.m. I will be joined by State Representatives
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Grab Your Fishing Poles — It’s Derby Time! Join us at Heidecke Lake on Saturday, June 28 for a free Fishing Derby for kids 12
Springfield, IL – State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) and State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) joined Republican members of the Illinois House and Senate in a
Dear friend, Last month, we celebrated the National Day of Prayer. It was wonderful to see so many people praying across Illinois. Please join me
Say NO to Higher Taxes on Illinois Families – Sign My Petition The Illinois General Assembly has wrapped up its spring session, and if you’re
Is This Fair? Girls Lose Out as Biological Male Takes First in Track Meet Thank you to everyone who responded to our recent question about
State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) following statement after the Senate approved House Bill 3438, which includes a bailout for the Chicago transit system funded partly
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