Township Officials of Illinois Scholarships Each year, since 1989, the Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship Fund awards funds to graduating high school seniors to continue their education at Illinois colleges/universities….

In the final minutes of the Illinois House of Representatives’ 2024 Veto Session, House Republican Floor Leader Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) called for a vote to end Veto Session, and the…

As the clock counts down and the final moments of the year fade away, we find ourselves at the edge of something new. New Year’s Eve is a celebration, but…

As we wrap up 2024, I’m reflecting back on representing the 95th District and how honored I am to serve as your State Representative in Illinois. It has been a…

Pledge of Allegiance Day commemorates the adoption of our nation’s pledge by Congress in 1945. The original pledge was written by Francis Bellamy in celebration of the 400th anniversary of…

While snow may or may not blanket the state come December 25, the magic of the season is undeniable. It’s found in the glow of Christmas lights illuminating our small…

Illinois residents will see new laws go into effect on January 1st, 2025. Several bills passed through the Illinois statehouse during Spring session and signed into law by Governor Pritzker….

I filed House Bill 5880 in support of student athletes. This legislation allows them to participate in interscholastic athletic practices and events. I think it’s important to embrace student athletes,…

In the fall of 1858, two men stood face-to-face in a series of debates that would define not only their own political futures but the soul of a nation. Abraham…

IMMIGRATION More Than 155,000 Standard IDs and Driver’s Licenses Issued to Illinois Noncitizens in 5 Months. Since Law Went Into Effect. More than 155,000 standardized IDs and driver’s licenses for non-U.S….