AROUND THE DISTRICT IDOT CAREER FAIR – IDOT will be hosting a Career Fair in Peoria on Wednesday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Career Fair will be held at…

AROUND THE DISTRICT ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – IDOT is expected to begin resurfacing work on the US 24 Bypass between Washington and Peoria during the week of April 13. This includes…

REP. TIPSWORD HONORED AS PUBLIC OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR At the State Capitol this week, I was very humbled and honored to receive the 2025 Public Official of the Year…

AROUND THE DISTRICT Congratulations, Dr. Fogarty! Congratulations to Livingston County Health Department Public Health Administrator Dr. Erin Fogarty, who was one of the featured presenters in last week’s national webinar…

GRANTS CONGRATULATIONS, LIVINGSTON COUNTY! Congratulations to the Livingston County Childcare Coalition, which has been awarded a $12,500 planning grant from Birth to Five Illinois! The grant will strengthen the coalition’s outreach abilities…

AROUND THE DISTRICT Congratulations to the city of Lexington and Group Tool, Inc. on their expansion plans and commitment to the local community! Group Tool, Inc. has announced plans for…

AROUND THE DISTRICT The Livingston County Health Department, in partnership with the Livingston County Childcare Coalition, is inviting residents to complete a short survey to help with future childcare planning…

BUDGET ADDRESS REACTION Governor Pritzker delivered his annual Budget and State of the State Address earlier this week in Springfield. Needless to say, I wasn’t very impressed. Here is my…

AROUND THE DISTRICT Valentines for Seniors My office partnered with Senator Balkema’s office to deliver Valentine’s cards to Seniors in District 105 earlier this week. We are proud to celebrate…

CAMPFIRE TAX For Illinois Democrats, if families enjoy it, they will find a way to tax it. Whether it’s energy, transportation, or now even a campfire, their approach continues to…