DISABILITY SERVICES | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | BUDGET | JOBS DISABILITY SERVICES Rep. Meier, GOP Legislators Continue to Protect Jobs for Workers with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. At a press conference held in…

This week was very busy with session, a press conference, the Emerging Women Leaders Event, committee meetings and speaking to constituents about their concerns. “Currently, the individuals with disabilities enjoy…

December 7, 1941, will be forever known as ‘The Date That Will Live in Infamy’ in the United States. President Franklin Roosevelt uttered those words in response to the heinous…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…Late Tuesday night, a simple traffic stop conducted on Toronto Road quickly turned into a tragic event after an Illinois State Trooper was shot in…

Governor Pritzker has issued a Disaster Proclamation due to recent tornados, severe weather, and the derecho that affected the surrounding communities. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and Office of…

Information for those impacted by yesterday’s storms in Sangamon County. Officials are warning residents not to attempt to clear trees or other debris from power lines and all lines should…

Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft Do not fall victim to online scams and theft by not knowing what to avoid. We are living in a society which relies on digital…

There are many policy issues that legislators must consider each year that impact veterans. I would be honored to hear from local veterans and active military personnel about the challenges…

Keeping you caught up with issues impacting our state and our community. HUMAN SERVICES Republicans demand hearings on Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, propose a plan to make improvements. …