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I hope you enjoyed your weekend! This Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation. Your courage,

It was a great day in Pontiac with more than 60 students from 11 different high schools for my Youth Advisory Council! These young leaders

We have some big updates this week. Last week was the final week of Veto Session. Halloween was extra spooky as we were still debating

Dear Friend, I’m reaching out to invite you to join me, Representative Jason Bunting, and ImpactLife for a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, November 12th,

SPRINGFIELD, IL- State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon)’s statement on Democrats’ anti-ICE legislation, House Bill 1312, that passed the General Assembly. “I am deeply saddened and

SPRINGFIELD, IL- State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) is raising concerns following the passage of the controversial “Energy Omnibus Bill” that he says will increase costs and

It’s 7:30 p.m. and we’re still here at the Capitol. Once again, Springfield’s answer to every problem is the same — raise taxes on working

New week, new updates! Here’s a quick look at what’s happening and the stories you’ll want to catch up on. This week’s newsletter includes the

Senator Balkema Resolution Honors Illinois Farmers During Harvest Season As combines roll through the fields this harvest season, I sponsored Senate Resolution 124, which passed