ILLINOIS STATE SENATOR
53RD DISTRICT

ILLINOIS STATE SENATOR
53RD DISTRICT

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Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Assassinated
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Balkema’s Weekly Breakdown: Sept. 15

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Assassinated As we all know, Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated during an attack at an

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Balkema Named to Key Audit Oversight Panel

State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) has been appointed to the Legislative Audit Commission, a bipartisan panel made up of members from both the Illinois Senate

New Legislation Seeks to Provide Relief to Middle-Class Illinoisans Struggling with Soaring Utility Bills
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Balkema’s Weekly Breakdown: September 8

Illinois Faces National Spotlight as Concerns Grow Over Cash Bail Elimination Illinois is once again in the national spotlight as concerns grow over the state’s

Fighting Back Against Rising Energy Costs
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Fighting Back Against Rising Energy Costs

Dear friend, Rising energy costs are putting real strain on families across Illinois, and I hear your frustrations loud and clear. Like many of you,

Illinois Families and Educators Can Claim Back-to-School Tax Savings
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Balkema’s Weekly Breakdown: Sept. 2

Illinois Families and Educators Can Claim Back-to-School Tax Savings As students return to classrooms across the state, Illinois families and educators have access to valuable

We are hiring - illinois
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We are hiring!

The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is looking for a Legislative Assistant to join our team! If you’re passionate about serving the people of Illinois and

pritzker signs house bill 460 image
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Balkema’s Weekly Breakdown: Aug. 25

Protecting Our Local Economy Chicago had fewer licensed businesses operating in 2024 than during any year in the past decade, with a 17% decline since

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