Valentines for Veterans This year I’m hosting a Valentines for Veterans program which lets constituents drop-off hand-made cards to my district office so we can deliver them to our local…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…As the Illinois gun ban continues to be rattled by lawsuits, more law-abiding citizens and sheriffs are taking a stand against the new law. State…

Winter in Illinois can bring about all kinds of unpredictable weather, from extreme cold and wind to blowing snow, snow drifts, and ice. As temperatures rise above and below freezing,…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY | HIGHER EDUCATION| FIREARMS| IMMIGRATION GENERAL ASSEMBLY New Legislative Session Convenes. The Illinois General Assembly convened in Springfield this week for the beginning of the new legislative session. To start…

I had the pleasure of speaking with the Central Illinois Association of Law Enforcement Executives this week. We must continue supporting our local law enforcement agencies and remembering the challenges…

The Illinois gun ban is officially in effect. Owners of specific firearms, magazines, and ammunition are required to register them with the Illinois State Police (ISP). I’m concerned for constituents…

In less than three years, the United States will commemorate its 250th birthday, or Semiquincentennial, celebration. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, with the nation’s 250th birthday…

January 9th is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Be sure to thank your local law enforcement officers for their bravery and sacrifice as they protect our communities! Here are a few ideas…

Human trafficking is a billion dollar industry that currently traps nearly 27 million people worldwide, including the state of Illinois. This month let us remember how prevalent this issue is,…

My family and I wish everyone a healthy and happy New Year! As we have officially wrapped up 2023, I’d like to reflect back on a few moments in my…