First responders are the backbone of public safety. They are the first ones there when we need them most, working under extreme conditions to save lives, restore order, and provide…

Proud to recognize 100 years of Nestle Libby’s canning pumpkins in Morton. Happy Pumpkin Festival everyone! Read the full resolution here.

The State of Illinois has been notorious in recent years for delays in processing applications and renewals for several professionals who require state professional licensing. The Illinois Department of Financial…

Stop by the senior fair which I am hosting along with Senator Sally Turner on Thursday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Lincoln Park District Rec Center, 1400…

Retired health care workers in Illinois will now be able to work as volunteers without having to pay a license fee – providing care to those who otherwise might not…

The month of August marks the start of the back-to-school season for many families, with over 2.2 million students aged K-12 attending school in Illinois. Approximately 40% of those students take the…

National Wellness Month is a reminder to balance all of the ways we can take care of our physical and mental health. From ensuring proper sleep to lowering stress and…

My bipartisan bill to protect patients from surprise anesthesia bills was signed into law Friday – effective immediately. Insurance companies wanted to reduce anesthesia insurance coverage after an arbitrary length…

Whether it’s grilled, steamed, boiled, or roasted, we love sweet corn in Illinois. Shout out to Illinois’ official state vegetable on this Sweet Corn Appreciation Day!