It was a pleasure to join my colleagues in Chicago for the Annual Illinois Farm Bureau Meeting. Since 1916, Illinois Farm Bureau has provided education and information to help farmers,…

Illinois Energy Demand As Illinois transitions away from coal power, the focus on building battery storage capacity has intensified. While some view this as a necessary solution for energy reliability,…

STATE GOVERNMENT DFPR responds to House Republican pressure, announces first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR) is the State agency that…

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 7 marks Pearl Harbor Day, a time to honor the lives lost during the surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,…

The professional licensure system has been a major issue for professionals who need a professional license to work in Illinois. This fall, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation…

As your State Representative, it’s my priority to improve the quality of life for my constituents in the 95th District and across Illinois. I believe the best way to achieve…

Prepare for Winter Living in Illinois means homeowners have to always be prepared for changes in the weather. The climate encapsulates all four seasons in Illinois, and staying ahead of the…

Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a treasured national holiday in the United States, celebrated this year on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Its origins date back over four centuries to 1621, when the Pilgrims of Plymouth…

FY26 Budget: $3.2 Billion Deficit Illinois House Republicans are reacting to the Pritzker Administration’s announcement of a $3.2 billion projected budget deficit for FY26. We have repeatedly voiced concerns about the state’s…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Illinois General Assembly concludes quiet veto session. House Republicans, led by Tony McCombie and her leadership team, took the November 2024 veto session as an opportunity to welcome new lawmakers…