EDUCATION & HIGHER ED, SUMMER READING, JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPS, AND MORE July has been very busy! Lots to do in Champaign and Vermilion Counties. Check out Experience Champaign Urbana for…

My office spoke with Ameren this morning and they are working toward power restoration as quickly as possible. Thank you, Ameren, for your hard work on restoring power to those…

While back in the district over “summer break” I have been busy going to different events. I attended the AgTech Breakfast in Champaign last week. It was a great event….

BUDGET SIGNING, HANGING AROUND THE DISTRICT, & MORE Summer has kicked off for legislators. I have been busy making rounds in the district. BUDGET SIGNING Pritzker signs largest budget in…

June is National PTSD Awareness Month. PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, affects an estimated 9 million Americans who have been exposed to life-threatening and traumatic events. This month you can…

FY25 BUDGET, MEMORIAL DAY, IN THE DISTRICT EVENTS & MORE We adjourned last Wednesday at around 5 in the morning. It was a busy week here in the legislature, cramming…

POLICE & FIRE MEMORIALS, HR 723, SESSION RECAP & MORE In the House, we are scheduled to adjourn on Friday. With that being said, the House still has legislation to…

Military Appreciation Month is a month-long observance honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you to the brave men and women who have made sacrifices…

ELECTION OMNIBUS, MVP IN THE HOUSE, POLICE MEMORIAL & MORE This past week we were in Session Tuesday through Friday. The week was filled with committee hearings to get legislation…

Adopt, don’t shop! Today is Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, which is a day meant to bring awareness to the pets awaiting homes across the country.