State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) following statement after the Senate approved House Bill 3438, which includes a bailout for the Chicago transit system funded partly
State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) issued the following statement after Illinois Democrats passed the largest budget in state history, totaling over $55 billion: “Governor Pritzker
2025 Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance at Illinois State Capitol This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice
SPRINGFIELD, IL- After hearing from families across Illinois overwhelmed by unexpected property tax hikes, State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) is taking action. He is co-sponsoring
The Clean Slate Act Survey Results Many thanks to those who participated in last week’s survey. An overwhelming 92% of respondents weighed in on whether
SPRINGFIELD, IL- A new wave of government hiring in Illinois is drawing scrutiny from Senator Chris Balkema (R- Channahon), who says the rapid growth in
Republican Senators Warn $6 Billion in New Taxes Will Devastate Illinois’ Small Business Community During National Small Business Week, I sounded the alarm over a new
Senator Chris Balkema (R- Channahon), issued the following statement in response to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s visit to Springfield, praising her leadership
Pritzker’s Spending Surge Comes at Taxpayers’ Expense While families are tightening their belts, Democrats in Springfield are pushing a $6 billion tax hike to fund
In response to growing concerns over Illinois’ exploding deer population, State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) co-sponsored legislation to reform outdated wildlife rules and provide relief
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