Please keep the police officers injured in Fairview Heights this weekend in your prayers as they recover from this heinous attack. Bless the brave first responders who put themselves in…

We are back in Springfield tomorrow as we begin the final two weeks of the spring legislative session. We only have nine scheduled session days left before our May 31…

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…

Peace Officers Memorial Day is a solemn tribute to law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty. We honor them by remembering their names and supporting those…

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is celebrating Illinois Economic Development Week May 11-17. Please be sure to visit their website for information about events and resources. Office…

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…

It’s National Small Business Week! Make sure you “shop small” to support the entrepreneurs who help our communities grow and thrive. Thank you to our Illinois small business owners for…

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…

Congratulations to Eureka High School students Vivian Neukomm and Kinley Stoller, who both participated in the Poetry Out Loud 2025 Illinois State Contest in March! Vivian and Kinley were each…

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE I was so honored this week to welcome two incredible leaders from District 105 to the Illinois House Republican Annual Women to Watch Leadership Conference. They joined a…