DAR CONFERENCE I was honored to have the opportunity to speak at the 130th Illinois State DAR Conference this morning in Bloomington. DAR commits to promoting historic preservation, education, and…

The millionaire’s tax is yet another push for a graduated income tax that will drive more people and small businesses out of the state. Over 22,000 Illinois small businesses could…

STATE CAPITOL/IGOLD RALLY We just wrapped up a very busy week in Springfield, and we were proud to welcome visitors from across the state to the State Capitol. That includes thousands…

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…

Save the Date! Please join us for a Senior Expo at Beverly Manor in Washington on June 17. We will have over 30 participating agencies on hand, and the event…

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…

At the State Capitol this morning, I was very humbled and honored to receive the 2025 Public Official of the Year Award from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police….

The Ammo Tax represents yet more government overreach targeting law-abiding gun owners while doing nothing to stop actual criminals. Here’s what HB 4414 does: Forces every bullet you buy to…

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…