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,…

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…

Historic Sites Illinois is home to many amazing National Historic Sites, Trails and Landmarks. Here’s a guide to help you plan your next trip. The Caucus Blog of the Illinois…

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…

Fun at the Fair! Opening Day at the Marshall/Putnam County Fair Kick-off Dinner did not disappoint! We celebrated great food, friends, and fellowship. The Knapp family’s tractor display was definitely…