FALLEN OFFICERS CEREMONY This week, we paid tribute to Illinois police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the last year. The Fallen Peace Officers Memorial…

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE I was so honored this week to welcome two incredible leaders from District 105 to the Illinois House Republican Annual Women to Watch Leadership Conference. They joined a…

AROUND THE DISTRICT Congratulations to Caterpillar on your 100th anniversary! And thank you to everyone at the Caterpillar facility in Pontiac! Established in 1978, the Caterpillar Pontiac facility manufactures fuel…

EDUCATION The Homeschool Act was not called on the House floor this week! The 130,000 witness slips and counting signed in opposition by homeschoolers and parental rights advocates from all…

AGRICULTURE The Illinois Soybean Association is seeking nominations for the Illinois 20 Under 40 Award which recognizes young farmers who are making a difference in the Prairie State. You can…

STATE CAPITOL RALLY Earlier this week in Springfield, I was honored to participate in the Right to LIFE Rally at the State Capitol. I will continue to fight for the…

HONORING STATE CHAMPS! Congratulations to the Normal Metcalf 7th grade boys basketball team on your IESA state championship! I was honored to host the team, bring them to the House…

PUBLIC SAFETY House Republican lawmakers held a press conference in the Capitol earlier this week to discuss the dire state of public safety in Illinois and present their pathway forward,…

EDUCATION This week, we celebrated Homeschool Lobby Day at the State Capitol. We proudly stood with homeschool families and advocates to protect their rights. I was honored to host homeschool…

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…