
Balkema’s Weekly Breakdown: Public Safety, Small Business Support, and Key Illinois Updates
Last week was a busy week in Springfield at the Capitol! Topics below include: Lawmakers Call for Action Following Tragic Death in Chicago I want

Last week was a busy week in Springfield at the Capitol! Topics below include: Lawmakers Call for Action Following Tragic Death in Chicago I want

Illinois families deserve transparency and accountability when it comes to how their tax dollars are spent. I’m proud to introduce legislation focused on bringing greater

Hello, I hope you had time to get outside and enjoy the weather this weekend! This week, the Senate and House are back at the

After a busy four-week stretch in Springfield, the Senate is on break, which means I have the opportunity to spend more time back in the

Hello, It was another busy week at the Capitol as legislation continues moving through committees and we head further into session. Thank you for staying

Weekly Update! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Things are really picking up at the Capitol as we head into the fifth week of session.

SPRINGFIELD, IL- State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address. “Over the last six years, the U.S. GDP has grown

Over the next two weeks, both the Senate and the House will be back in Springfield for session. On Wednesday, the Governor will deliver his

SPRINGFIELD, IL- With Valentine’s Day approaching, State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) partnered with State Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) and State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) to

Hello, I hope you enjoyed your weekend. I spent my weekend prepping for my son’s wedding! He is getting married on Saturday! This week, I
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