To improve the water system and address flooding and maintenance concerns, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Water Resources is seeking the public’s input to provide the best…
The revision came in the monthly report that is required by law to be presented by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) to the Legislative Budget Oversight Commission….
The Medicaid-style health benefits program for undocumented immigrants now costs $1.1 billion, which is $880 million more than had been previously projected by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family…
At the beginning of the 103rd General Assembly, House Republican Leader McCombie Tony McCombie (R-Savana) established several working groups within the House Republican Caucus to develop legislation for the priorities…
I enjoyed meeting with Illinois Realtors members in Springfield this week, including my good friend and District 64 resident Michael Lescher. I even got a picture with Miss Illinois! Thank…
Illinois is selling $2.45 billion in general obligation (GO) bonds in an environment of rising global interest rates. The bonds are being sold in four batches, sized as $1.1 billion,…
Three new state laws go into effect January 1, 2021. HB 2708Amends the Missing Persons Identification Act to require law enforcement to report relevant information and DNA data about missing…
Season of Giving Virtual Blood Drive. All December long, I am partnering with Vitalant to sponsor a “Season of Giving Virtual Blood Drive.” Rather than a single day event, anyone…
First, I want to thank the people of the 64th District for their continued support. It is a distinct honor and privilege to serve as your legislative voice and I’m…
Today Governor Pritzker announced that heightened mitigation strategies will take effect in Lake and McHenry Counties (IL Region 9) on Saturday, Oct. 31. During the mitigation period, which will last…