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Grateful for the opportunity today to share my legislation to reclassify fentanyl deaths from overdoses to poisonings with Secretary Kristi Noem. Drug cartels are flooding our communities with fentanyl. Calling these deaths what they are helps destigmatize tragedy and gives families their

This week, we celebrate our nurses, teachers, and correctional officers. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. We are truly grateful for all that you do for our communities. #teacherappreciationweek #nursesweek #correctionalofficer

As a practicing Catholic, I want to congratulate Cardinal Robert Prevost on his historic election. Born in Chicago, his elevation is a moment of pride not just for our faith, but for our state and country. cbsnews.com/chicago/news/c…

I wanted to take a moment to provide an update regarding my efforts to lift our state's nuclear moratorium and discuss the harmful proposal to change the estate tax that would threaten small family farms. #ILSenGOP #WorkingForYou #NuclearEnergy #FamilyFarms

I’m excited to partner with State Representative Jed Davis, Fox Valley Family YMCA, and Plano Area Alliance Supporting Student Success to host a Kids Fair in Plano on June 7th! Bring the family out for a fun morning of activities, community resources, and treats. It's free and open to the

It was great to visit with Kevin Steder, a constituent and District 5 Vice President of the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association, during their association’s lobby day at the Capitol. I always appreciate the opportunity to hear directly from those working in the hospitality

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to join fellow lawmakers and more than 230 community leaders at the Grundy Economic Development Council’s Annual Legislative Breakfast. I spoke about several key issues impacting our region and state, including the need to lift Illinois’

The Illinois State Police have confirmed that the FOID Card system will be down from now until 4 p.m. tomorrow, May 21st, as they update their decade-old system.

Today, the Illinois Senate voted on legislation called the Eddie Thomas Act, named after a convicted murderer and former gang member. I was troubled that our state would choose to honor someone who took another person’s life by putting their name on a law. It’s a slap in the

I was saddened today to learn of the passing of Mary Simons, a respected public servant who dedicated many years to DeKalb County through her work in the County Clerk’s and Administration’s offices. Mary’s professionalism and commitment to her community have left a lasting mark

Today, I stood in strong opposition to legislation that would require campus pharmacies at our public universities and community colleges to dispense abortion-inducing drugs. As someone who is pro-life, I have serious concerns about making these powerful medications more

We are now just one day away from our scheduled adjournment for the summer. A lot still needs to be done in the next 24 hours. #ILSenGOP #LateNightSession

I issued the following statement after Democrat lawmakers passed a $55 billion budget that includes around $1 billion in new taxes.

I issued the following statement after the Illinois Senate passed House Bill 3438, which would create a new $1.50 statewide delivery tax to help fund a bailout for Chicago’s transit system.

This long-term agreement between Constellation and Meta is proof of what we’ve been saying all along. There is a strong and growing demand for reliable, carbon-free nuclear energy in Illinois. These types of market-based partnerships can help support existing facilities and even

Proud to help kick off this year’s Grundy County Internship Program alongside our incredible local leaders, educators, and employers! This program has grown from just 12 students to 40 paid interns across 13 companies, giving our students real-world experience and showing them

I released the following statement after former Speaker Mike Madigan was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for his role in sweeping corruption: “Today’s sentencing of former Speaker Mike Madigan marks the final chapter in one of the most corrupt political legacies in Illinois

Today, Governor Pritzker signed the largest government spending plan in Illinois history—a bloated $55+ billion budget that’s grown nearly 40% in just six years. Ask yourself: Has your paycheck grown by 40%? Of course not. But you’re still the one footing the bill for this

When constitutional procedures are ignored, confidence in our democracy is undermined. The process used to advance SB328 raises serious questions about whether important requirements were followed. That’s why I’ve joined a legal challenge to stand up for transparency and

We are permanently closing our district office at the Westclox Building in Peru. Our district offices in Morris and DeKalb will continue operations as normal. We will be hosting Traveling Office Hours regularly at the Westclox Building starting in August. Please stay tuned to