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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

State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) issued the following statement after Illinois Democrats passed the largest budget in state history, totaling over $55 billion: “Governor Pritzker

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