Illinois Ranks #7 for State and Local Tax Burden in 2025 Tax Day has passed, and it left many Illinoisians with a bad taste in

Democrats Locking Away Gun Owner Rights Democrats have advanced Senate Bill 8, the so-called Safe Gun Storage and Reporting Act, which would reduce the time

Legislation Advances to Senate Floor to Help Local Governments Better Serve Communities Last week, I testified before Executive Committee for my bill, SB 2044, that

Your Voice Matters! – Fill Out 2025 Legislative Survey I want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to fill out this quick

Route 66 has long been a symbol of adventure, history, and economic opportunity, especially in Illinois’ 53rd Senate District, where its legacy remains strong in

Push Back Against Governor’s Proposal to Eliminate Townships I held a press conference last week to voice concerns over Governor Pritzker’s proposal to eliminate Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, IL- Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) recently joined thousands of concerned parents and children at a rally at the Capitol, to stand together in opposition to

Illinois Now Highest Taxed State in the Nation We are now the highest-taxed state in the country, according to WalletHub’s latest annual study on state

SB 9: End of Life Options Bill Last week, I sent out a survey to gather your thoughts on Senate Bill 9, a bill that