AROUND THE DISTRICT I had the privilege this week of traveling all around District 105 and visiting with local leaders and constituents while also enjoying some of the great businesses…

AROUND THE DISTRICT I was honored to visit Heartland Community College’s Normal campus this week to enjoy the President’s breakfast and presentation in the Agriculture Complex. Dean of Health Sciences,…

Support For Technology and Manufacturing I proudly support our small and mid-size manufacturers in Illinois, and I am honored to earn a 100 percent score from the Technology and Manufacturing…

Legislative Leadership Program I was privileged to be chosen to attend the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Fellows Program. I recently returned home from this wonderful program, which was held…

SENIORS House Republicans champion legislation to help seniors. Illinois House Republicans continue to step up to protect and support the senior community through a series of legislative efforts aimed at enhancing…

Supporting Small Businesses My 100% voting record reflects my unwavering support of small business owners. As a former small business owner, I fully understand that small businesses are the lifeblood…

National Night Out In El Paso I enjoyed an incredible event in El Paso this week, where community partnerships were celebrated with all first responders on National Night Out. Congratulations…

Cheering On Our Olympians! The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are underway. A total of 27 Olympic athletes and 9 Paralympic athletes from Illinois will be representing the United…

Severe budget cut imposed on Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts Although Illinois, in the heart of the Corn Belt, is one of the granary locations of the world, the…

I hope this update finds you and your family enjoying the holiday weekend and reflecting on the meaning and importance of Memorial Day.  The first national observance of Memorial Day…