GENERAL ASSEMBLY Third Reading deadline for House bills. At the end of last week, the Illinois House of Representatives came to its “Third Reading deadline,” which represents the final date that…

I’m very proud to see House Bill 4733 pass the House unanimously, 112-0. I filed this bill to amend the University of Illinois Act. It allows that honorary scholarships may…

This National Work Zone Awareness Week, remember to move over and slow down when approaching work zones. With the summer construction season right around the corner, we all need to…

State Representative Mike Coffey urges Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to reconsider closing the Springfield Regional Processing and Distribution Center by filing House Resolution 691. I filed a House Resolution HR691…

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce receives 5-Stars Accreditation from U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Only 11 chambers of commerce were awarded for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive…

Six months after the full implementation of the cashless bail, and other provisions, of the Illinois SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents are finding themselves anything but safe. House Republicans warned against…

The House was back in session today and I had two Pages with me for the day: Harrison Gray is a Senior at Springfield High School and a student representative…

House Bill 5345 is a bad bill, period. Government tries to fix problems that don’t exist and this bill would create major problems for the service industry. Hear more about…

Priorities | Ethics | Human Trafficking GENERAL ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS PRIORITIZE BANNING KANGAROOS, HOP OUT OF TOWN. After a legislative session day was abruptly canceled in the House of Representatives during…

What is The “Horseshoe Trail” ? Visit Springfield has introduced a new food tour focusing on Springfield’s most iconic dish: the horseshoe. Horseshoe Trail is a digitally based tour that…