LAW ENFORCEMENT
Democrats’ SAFE-T Act and sanctuary state policies are putting our communities at risk. Protecting Illinois citizens needs to be our top priority.
Immigrants allegedly smuggling fentanyl lead police on dangerous cornfield chase | Fox News
EMPLOYMENT
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season for state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites across Illinois. IDNR seeking campground hosts for 2025 camping season | Latest Headlines | thesouthern.com
PRODUCT EXPO
The Illinois Product Expo is back at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield this weekend. What’s your favorite Illinois-made product? Day 1 of 5: Products you can find at the ‘Illinois Product Expo’ this weekend!
I-CASH
Missing money? Check the state’s I-CASH system to see if you have unclaimed property waiting on you.
$22 million returned to Illinoisans in January 2025 from Unclaimed Property program | WCIA.com
DRIVER SERVICES
Illinois’ new ELT program allows vehicle titles to be processed, stored, and released digitally.
Illinois launches program to speed up vehicle titling process
REAL ID
Do you need a REAL ID? Federal enforcement begins May 7, but not all Illinoisans will need a REAL ID by then. To accommodate the recent surge in demand, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias introduced a new designated ‘Get A REAL ID’ portal on the homepage of its website here: REAL ID
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Resources and services are available for those in need. Please make a note of the important numbers above and share with your friends and family members.
IMMIGRATION AUDIT
A recent audit of Democrats’ health care programs for non-citizens found thousands of improper enrollments as well as huge cost overruns. These programs need to be shut down immediately to protect Illinois taxpayers.
Read the full report here: 25-HFS-HBIS-HBIA-Perf-Full.pdf
EDUCATION
Push to ban cellphones in Illinois classrooms. Many states are moving to ban or sharply restrict the use of cellphones by students in classrooms. The devices are seen as distracting to students and creating problems with discipline and awareness. More than twelve states have statewide policies that ban, or severely restrict, cellphone use in classrooms. This list of cellphone-ban states includes the neighboring state of Indiana. Last week, the Wisconsin state legislature passed a statewide school cellphone ban. Many other states have recommendations in place that encourage local school districts to adopt cellphone bans.
Illinois has been slow to act on a statewide school cellphone ban. Some Illinois school districts have already taken action locally to ban or restrict cellphones in classrooms. Now, faced with evidence of the growing effects of cellphone culture on young people, the General Assembly will likely debate this issue this spring. Other neighboring states, such as Iowa, have already begun moving in this direction.
HOMESCHOOL PETITION
Proposed legislation in the Illinois General Assembly would negatively impact Illinois families who choose to homeschool their children. Please sign my petition at the link below to make your voice heard!
Tipsword Homeschool Petition – Illinois House Republicans
AROUND THE DISTRICT
I had a great visit to the Dresden Clean Energy Center today! We had important discussions on the role of nuclear power in keeping the grid reliable during extreme weather, supporting data centers, and driving economic growth in our community. With 10,000 local jobs supported, Dresden is a key part of our energy future.