Revenue report shows some mixed results The latest Illinois revenue numbers have been released, and the report shows some mixed results for the state. Income tax revenues were down, falling…

This week I attended the opening session of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency’s annual training summit in Springfield. It was a good opportunity for policymakers and emergency responders from around…

State Police to improve FOID card renewal process In recent months I have heard from many constituents in the 106th district about the difficulty they have been having with renewing…

It was nice to stop in and visit with the township commissioners from throughout Ford County a few nights ago at their meeting in Kempton. They are a good, hard-working…

Flood prevention, alternate teacher licensing bills become law Two more bills I sponsored in the House became law this week. House Bill 2583 was an idea which came out of…

My thanks to the El Paso Rotary Club and the Hoopeston Lions Club for giving me the opportunity to visit with each of them and provide a Springfield update. There…

Lyme disease, epi-pen legislation signed into law I was pleased to see Governor Pritzker signed two more pieces of legislation to help Illinoisans dealing with specific health care challenges. House…

Introducing the Hometown in the Heartland photography contest This fall I am launching the “Hometown in the Heartland” 106th District Photo Contest. Winning photos will be displayed throughout all of…

It was nice to sit down with members of the local chambers of commerce from Vermilion and Iroquois counties last week at Greg’s Bar & Grill in Watseka. Alec Laird…

Statewide census efforts picking up momentum Every ten years, the U.S. Constitution requires the federal government to conduct a census of the population of the entire United States of America….