U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood secured $1.5 million in federal grant funding for the Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) to help build an air cargo road extending Airport Road south toward…

Yesterday alongside my colleagues, I attended the Illinois Peace Officers Memorial service to pay tribute to Illinois’ fallen police officers. The solemn ceremony honors the bravery, service, and sacrifice of…

It’s Illinois Bacon Day here at the Capitol. Today we commemorate the work of the Illinois pork producers who #BringHomeTheBacon

May 3-9 marks Small Business Week. When you “shop small” you are not only supporting an entrepreneur, but you are investing in your community. Don’t forget to support your favorite…

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all the remarkable individuals who work to ensure our children are set up for the future through education and other opportunities. Your work…

In an interview with the Center Square, I discussed the Dept. of Justice investigating Illinois schools to determine whether sexual orientation and gender identity content has been included in any…

Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais is a reminder that redistricting must follow the Constitution and treat every voter fairly. As we saw last week, House Democrats…

My office is participating in a Summer Internship Program, which is a select internship program that will provide high school and college students the opportunity to experience state legislative work….

Thank you to the Macon County Farm Bureau for partnering with me to host a successful shred event and diaper drive! So many community members were able to utilize the…

I am hosting a FREE shred event and diaper drive with the Macon County Farm Bureau tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28th. The event will take place at the Farm Bureau’s office,…