MIKE ON MAIN STREET Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Aaron’s Rent To Own in Springfield to learn more about their business. Founded in 1997, Aaron’s has expanded…

Today is Election Day and Illinoisans who did not vote early or by mail will be taking to the polls to cast their ballots for the candidates of their choice….

Property Taxes New property tax hike proposal from Mayor Brandon Johnson. Chicago is already one of the most highly taxed jurisdictions in the United States. The mayor’s proposed Year 2025 budget,…

In the Illinois General Assembly, lawmakers convene in Springfield for two different legislative sessions during the year. The first of the two is Spring Session or Regular Session, taking place…

Election Day Tuesday is Election Day and will be the last day for voters to cast their ballots for the 2024 General Election. Voters will be voting for candidates running…

Family Literacy Day In 1994, Congress issued Joint Resolution 413 declaring November 1st Family Literacy Day. This day is observed every year to raise awareness about the importance of family…

Coffey Fights to Cut Taxes In Illinois, certain politicians forget that the money they are spending comes directly from the wallets of hard-working families. During Spring session, Democrats in the…

Honoring Our Heroes Every year on October 28th, we come together as a nation to recognize and celebrate the brave men and women who stand on the front lines during…

Yesterday I had graduates from the University of Illinois stop by my office for a meet and greet! It was a great opportunity to learn about their ambitions and share…

IMMIGRATION The national debate on immigration continues to intensify, and California’s recent proposal to offer housing assistance to undocumented immigrants has placed even more attention on how states handle the…