UNCLAIMED PROPERTY Up to 600,000 Illinoisans will receive surprise checks in the mail from the State of Illinois as part of the Treasurer’s office I-Cash Enhanced Money Match Program. The…

State Agencies IDFPR Continues Licensure Improvements The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has announced that 18 more professions are now available for licensure via the Department’s new online licensing…

Republicans File Lawsuit, Urge Veto of SB 328 This week, members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses joined together to call on Gov. Pritzker to veto Senate Bill…

Earlier this week, we were fortunate to experience a day full day of community connection! We teamed up with Senator Chris Balkema for an Open House in Pontiac, then wrapped…

CELEBRATE OUR OFFICE OPENINGS! We are excited to invite you to join us for a series of open houses on Wednesday, June 11! We are teaming up with Senator Chris…

ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL This week on the House Floor, I was honored to present Senate Joint Resolution 12, which declares 2026 as the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year in Illinois….

LAW ENFORCEMENT The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s high-visibility…

GRANTS IDOT has announced $400 million in Local Projects Funding for local agencies across the state. This is a great opportunity for communities to get funding for local projects, especially…

ETHICS Last week, Governor Pritzker appointed his own brother-in-law to serve on the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. The Governor’s Office says this action does not violate the Illinois…

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…