Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving.  This week’s newsletter includes the following topics: ·    Sales Tax Hike Puts Chicago at No. 1 in

Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order directing state agencies to set aside up to 4% of their Fiscal Year 2026

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Assassinated As we all know, Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated during an attack at an

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is now accepting applications for Illinois Harvest Permits (IHPs), a free, practical tool that helps farmers and agricultural haulers

The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has recently announced the opening of the application period for the Small Equipment Grant Program. The program offers grants

Have questions about state services or want to share your thoughts on legislation? My district staff will be in Eureka on Wednesday to assist individuals

State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) has been appointed to the Legislative Audit Commission, a bipartisan panel made up of members from both the Illinois Senate

Illinois Faces National Spotlight as Concerns Grow Over Cash Bail Elimination Illinois is once again in the national spotlight as concerns grow over the state’s

Dear friend, Rising energy costs are putting real strain on families across Illinois, and I hear your frustrations loud and clear. Like many of you,

Illinois Families and Educators Can Claim Back-to-School Tax Savings As students return to classrooms across the state, Illinois families and educators have access to valuable