SPRING SESSION CONCLUDES The Spring Session concluded early Monday morning in Springfield, as Democrats waited until the last minute to push through many important pieces of legislation, including the budget….

GLOCK BAN At a press conference this week in Springfield, House Republicans stood up for law-abiding gun owners. I discussed the consequences and potential fallout of HB 4471, which was passed…

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK National Police Week is a collaborative effort, organized by a number of organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community. National Police Week offers a time to pay…

POLICE MEMORIAL CEREMONY This week at the Capitol, we gathered with law enforcement officers and families from across the state to pay tribute to Illinois’ fallen police officers. This solemn…

WOMEN TO WATCH House Republicans were proud to welcome remarkable women from across Illinois to our Women to Watch event in Springfield last week. The program welcomed women leaders to…

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…

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…

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…