Rheed Kiel is from Chatham, Illinois and joined me at the Capitol today as my Page. Rheed is wrapping up his senior year in Western Illinois University, majoring in law…

State Representatives Mike Coffey and Brad Fritts provided a brief update about what’s happening at the Capitol before adjournment. Mike: I’ve got my good friend here, Representative Brad Fritts here…

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Thursday that the unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in April, unchanged from March, and up +0.6 percentage point from the same month,…

Lake Springfield Center Park Awarded IDNR Grant for Improvements Springfield, IL…The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (INDR) has awarded nearly $200,000 to Lake Springfield Center Park for improvements that will…

May we never forget the reason for the Memorial Day holiday- to honor all the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy the freedom…

I want to keep my constituents informed about policy discussions and community issues coming out of the Capitol. I will send updates directly to your inbox about outreach events, public…

I cosponsor Senate Bill 2270, a bill that ensures that deputy county medical examiners and deputy coroners are formally recognized as first responders under Illinois law for purposes of employer-provided…

This week, lawmakers discussed legislation tied to gas stoves and other natural gas appliances. Instead of focusing on affordability and lowering costs for working families and businesses, Democrats used their…

Expanding educational opportunities for all Illinois students is a no-brainer. Our state had the Invest in Kids Act that was a blessing for over 9,000 students before the general assembly…

JOBS Unemployment Rate Climbs to 5.0% in Metro Chicago  The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported this week on unemployment trends in the twelve major metropolitan areas of Illinois…