The Summer Reading Program for Kids was a success and they enjoyed the pizza party! Rep. Coffey believes reading is a vital skill to learn early on in education. This…

Today, I had the pleasure to meet with local school superintendents at Capital Area Career Center. Our meeting was focused around ongoing concerns about teacher shortages, quality education, and regulations…

American lives would forever be changed after September 11, 2001. It’s been 22 years since the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers were attacked by terrorists in the deadliest attack on…

JOBS Illinois supplements its overall July 4.5% unemployment report with report on metro areas. The follow-up July report breaks out Illinois’ joblessness numbers with numbers from 14 key metro areas…

Make Your Voice Heard 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…

After months-long discussions with stakeholders, including crime victim advocates and law enforcement professionals, our Truth in Public Safety (TIPS) working group introduced measures in the form of legislation that focus on three…

CRIMINAL LAW Organized retail theft an increasing threat to Illinois bricks-and-mortar retailers. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates the cost of Illinois retail theft at more than $4 billion per year….

The professional licensure system in Illinois is antiquated and outdated, and as a result industry professionals from nurses to barbers to roofers can experience wait periods of three to nine…

n 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21 as a day to recognize the older adults in our lives and honor senior citizens across our nation. From the proclamation: “For…

Youth apprenticeships provide multiple career pathway opportunities for high school students in Illinois. Students enrolled in these programs have the opportunity to enter the workforce upon graduation, or they could enroll in…