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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

Click Here to Fill Out The Form Senator Chris Balkema is seeking nominations that highlight the people, organizations, programs, businesses, and community efforts that help

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

The Illinois General Assembly is approaching a key deadline as lawmakers work to advance bills out of their original chamber. This week marks the Third

I hope everyone across our 53rd Senate District had a joyful weekend celebrating the true meaning of Easter. As we move into this new week,