This week I concluded my series of town hall meetings throughout the district. Thanks to everyone who came by the meetings this month in Watseka, Paxton, Hoopeston, Pontiac and El…

Cutting down on student debt, and keeping our graduates here in Illinois College students all over Illinois are hopefully enjoying the summer vacation, but they and their families are also…

I was glad to be part of the Memorial Highway Dedication Ceremony for U.S. Army SPC Phillip Pannier in Metamora at the Village Square last week. There was wonderful support…

Flood prevention bill and coal ash cleanup bill awaiting action by the Governor I was proud to have six bills which I sponsored pass both the House and the Senate…

Since the legislature adjourned for the summer, I have been traveling the district meeting with as many people as possible, sharing Springfield updates and hearing your questions and concerns. Last…

Job-creating reforms enacted in the closing days of session Last week I told you that I believed we had achieved more pro-jobs reforms in the last 36 hours of session…

Last minute compromises salvage a rough spring session For most of the spring session of the General Assembly, family farms and small businesses had a rough time. A minimum wage…

Watch for farm equipment on the roads This spring we have seen a lot of rain, and it has made it much harder for local farmers to plant their fields….

Persistence, commitment and dedication paid off for the city and the citizens off Watseka this week as we celebrated the official awarding of $5.3 million to the city for a…

Graduated income tax increase passes House committee The proposal to raise income taxes through a graduated income tax system passed the House Revenue and Finance Committee this week with every…