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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence: Maroa Public Library

Join State Senator Sally Turner and I for a statewide and national reading of the Declaration of Independence. The reading will take place on tomorrow, July 8th at 5pm at…


Thursday, July 2, 2026
Attend an America 250 or July 4th Event Near You!

Looking for something to do this holiday weekend? Check out the local America 250 and July 4th events near you!


Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Pritzker Promised Affordability, Delivers New Taxes

Gov. Pritzker’s promise of affordability is a sham as Illinoisans get hit with $800 million in new taxes that are now scheduled to take effect today, July 1. Real effort…


Thursday, June 25, 2026
IL Has One of the Highest SNAP Error Rates in the Country

Illinois has one of the highest SNAP error rates in the country, sitting at 14.67%, while the national average is 10.62%. Our state’s payment error rate has skyrocketed due to…


Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Illinois Secretary of State’s Job Fair This Thursday!

The Secretary of State’s office is hosting a job fair on June 25th from 11am-1pm at the Illinois State Library for those interested in positions in law enforcement and securities…


Sunday, June 21, 2026
Happy Father’s Day!

Wishing all the dads out there a very happy Father’s Day today!


Thursday, June 18, 2026
Check Out Ameren’s Outages Map

Ameren contacted my office this morning, reporting that still nearly 8,500 customers were out of power in the region, with 63,000 customers having their power restored since the first storm…


Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Pritzker’s Blame Game

Gov. Pritzker’s response is always the same: blame someone else. He continues to use this excuse when it comes to record spending, immigration, affordability, and now losing the Chicago Bears….


Wednesday, June 10, 2026
OSFM & IDNR Grants Awarded to Fire Departments/EMS Providers in the 88th

Last week, two grant-awarding agencies announced recipients from the 88th District. The Illinois State Fire Marshal awarded their 2026 Small Equipment Grants to fire districts/departments and EMS providers across Illinois….


Monday, June 8, 2026
DITL: State Legislators in May

One week ago the House adjourned its Spring Session. Take a look at what an average day in May looks like at the State Capitol.