Early this morning at 4:45, the Illinois Senate concluded its spring legislative session by passing the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 state budget after another long and
SPRINGFIELD, IL- State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) issued the following statement after the Illinois General Assembly passed the largest budget in state history, totaling over
On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and reflect on the freedoms their
Fill Out The Form Here. Senator Chris Balkema is seeking nominations that highlight the people, organizations, programs, businesses, and community efforts that help make Illinois
There are 12 days left on the 2026 spring legislative session calendar. My colleagues and I are working to protect taxpayers and push for a
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Assistant Senate Republican Leader Sally Turner (R-Beason), and Senators Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) and Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) today highlighted a package of legislation aimed
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Wishing a belated Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmothers, and mother figures who play such an
This week in Springfield, I continued working on issues that directly impact families across our communities, from lowering health care costs and improving public safety
It was great being back in the district last week, connecting with the community before heading back to Springfield tomorrow for the final stretch of
Hello! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Topics below include: Upcoming Property Tax Seminar Join me for an informative Property Tax Seminar on Monday, May
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