House Republicans introduced several initiatives this year aimed at increasing election integrity in Illinois. The bills targeted the State Board of Elections to set up and maintain a system to…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…Recently, a simple traffic stop conducted on Toronto Road quickly turned into a tragic event after an Illinois State Trooper was shot in his leg….

Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the shelters that provide care to millions of displaced animals each year. The primary goal of many shelters is to find…

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is scheduled to conduct three public hearings on permanent rules to continue to move forward on the implementation of the Protect Illinois Communities Act in early November….

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL… State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) toured St. Patrick’s Catholic School today to see why the Invest in Kids Act is a vital asset to…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY The first week of Veto Session concludes in the Illinois House. After the first week of veto session in the Illinois House concluded Wednesday afternoon, there are still a number…

“Ghosts of the Library,” presented by AT&T, is a high-tech immersive exhibition at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library in downtown Springfield. The purpose for this exhibition, which debuted…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…Late Tuesday night, a simple traffic stop conducted on Toronto Road quickly turned into a tragic event after an Illinois State Trooper was shot in…

The controversial abolishment of cash bail in Illinois is having far-reaching affects already, with the majority of Illinois’ 102 counties facing disparate resource challenges. By law (which hasn’t been updated…

I had the privilege of speaking to Leadership Springfield with some of my colleagues from the General Assembly this week. This is a great program where participants gain leadership skills…