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New Lawsuit Seeks to End Governor Pritzker’s Harmful Sanctuary Policies With the U.S. Department of Justice’s filing a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the

SPRINGFIELD, IL- Senator Chris Balkema (R- Channahon), released the following statement regarding the United States Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Illinois: “The safety of Illinois families

Senator Balkema Files Senate Joint Resolution to Celebrate 100 Years of Route 66 Winding through the heart of Illinois’ 53rd Senate District, Route 66 has

Winding through the heart of Illinois’ 53rd Senate District, Route 66 has long been a gateway to adventure, history, and economic growth, especially in Pontiac,

With Valentines Day approaching next month, State Senator Chris Balkema (R- Channahon), is asking for help to brighten the day of senior citizens across the

State Senator Chris Balkema would like to invite anyone traveling to the Chicagoland area, the option to reserve his free, “Constituent Education Resource Card.” The

SPRINGFIELD, IL- State Senator Chris Balkema (R- Channahon) is starting his first year in the Illinois Senate and has been appointed to committees that align

Republicans Committed to Advancing Legislative Agenda to Help Illinoisans As lawmakers return to the Capitol this week for the first time since the January 8 Inauguration

The potential redesign of Illinois’ state flag continues to divide public opinion, critics of the redesign argue it is a misuse of time and taxpayer

Chris Balkema Sworn in as Illinois Senator for the 53rd District Senator Chris Balkema, the newly elected Senator for Illinois’ 53rd District, was sworn in