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…

GRANTS CONGRATULATIONS, LIVINGSTON COUNTY! Congratulations to the Livingston County Childcare Coalition, which has been awarded a $12,500 planning grant from Birth to Five Illinois! The grant will strengthen the coalition’s outreach abilities…

CAMPFIRE TAX For Illinois Democrats, if families enjoy it, they will find a way to tax it. Whether it’s energy, transportation, or now even a campfire, their approach continues to…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY This week on the House Floor I introduced my page for the day, Gage Cobbley. Gage is a senior at El Paso-Gridley High School, and he plans to…

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Each October, we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time to raise awareness about this disease that affects millions of individuals and families across the…

AROUND THE DISTRICT At a press conference earlier this week in Pekin, Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman and leaders with the Illinois Department of Agriculture urged family-owned farms to register…

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…

AROUND THE DISTRICT Our District 105 Offices were overflowing with teddy bears this week – literally! Because of the generosity of heartfelt donors and volunteers, Cuddles with Kindness partners collected…

GRANTS Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million in grant funding available to fire departments across the state. Applications are…

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…