Although this order seems drastic, everyone will still be able to do various daily and essential activities like walk the dog, go the grocery store, get gas, and even order take-out or…

As information about the response to COVID-19 is constantly changing, I want to provide you with an update on some important topics, as well as make you aware of some…

The state of Illinois is seeking input from small businesses on the impact of COVID-19. Responses will assist the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in evaluating Illinois’ request for an…

While I want to emphasize that the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) to the general public remains low, it is important for all of us to know the facts and preventative…

This week, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) filed House Resolution 830 along with State Representative Jaime Andrade (D-Chicago) serving as the chief co-sponsor to call for an additional delay…

From the Office of the Illinois Attorney General: Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging Illinois residents to be on alert for possible email and social media scams tied to the…

From the Illinois Department of Aging: Low-to-moderate income families and senior citizens needing assistance filing their 2019 income taxes can receive free help through several trusted programs across the State…

As part of a continuing coordinated response to coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation to allow Illinois to access additional federal resources. The proclamation formalizes emergency procedures…

Filing the AJ Freund Act to reform DCFS. During a press conference at the Capitol, I was joined by colleagues Terri Bryant and Joe Sosnowski to present several pieces of…

Chemist and physicist Leona Woods, a daughter of Illinois, is one of the women whose work helped create victory in World War II.  As part of her graduate work, she…