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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

Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus, including State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting federal guidance

Illinois Ranks #7 for State and Local Tax Burden in 2025 Tax Day has passed, and it left many Illinoisians with a bad taste in

Democrats Locking Away Gun Owner Rights Democrats have advanced Senate Bill 8, the so-called Safe Gun Storage and Reporting Act, which would reduce the time

Legislation Advances to Senate Floor to Help Local Governments Better Serve Communities Last week, I testified before Executive Committee for my bill, SB 2044, that

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Route 66 has long been a symbol of adventure, history, and economic opportunity, especially in Illinois’ 53rd Senate District, where its legacy remains strong in

Push Back Against Governor’s Proposal to Eliminate Townships I held a press conference last week to voice concerns over Governor Pritzker’s proposal to eliminate Illinois