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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Thank you- What’s Brewing Event

A huge thank you to everyone that came out for my first ever “What’s Brewing” coffee event! It was an excellent event and a great opportunity to hear from some…


Monday, July 8, 2024
Reminder: What’s Brewing Event in Danville at 9:30 Today!

Hope to see you there! I will be available to chat from 9:30-10:30am. Come just to say hi or hear “what’s brewing” in the Illinois legislature!


Saturday, July 6, 2024
Illinois Adopts First State Flag – July 6, 1915

On this day in 1915, Illinois adopted its first official state flag! Read more from our Caucus Blog here.


Thursday, July 4, 2024
Happy 4th!

Happy 4th of July! Since this day in 1776, America has been a beacon of freedom, liberty, and hope across the globe. In light of the holiday, my Springfield and…


Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Reminder: What’s Brewing Event on July 8th in Danville

My Summer Tour continues! My first stop in July is at Mad Goat Coffee in Danville (Gilbert St. location). I will be in the back room from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Come…


Wednesday, July 3, 2024
OSLAND Grants

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will accept applications for the next round of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants between July 1 through Sept. 13, closing at…


Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Schweizer’s Summary: June 24th-28th

IDEC, HAPPY 4TH, SUMMER READING, IN THE DISTRICT AND MORE As June comes to a close, I am continuing to attend and host events. Through events and connections, I continue…


Monday, July 1, 2024
New Deadline for Summer Reading: July 15th!

My office has received calls regarding the original deadline, so I am extending my Summer Reading Program deadline to July 15th! Any students still wishing to participate may turn in…


Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Illini-Saluki Corridor Meeting in Champaign

Today my office attended the Illini-Saluki Corridor Meeting in Champaign to discuss the importance of rail and specifically the Amtrak track that runs along Interstate 57. The meeting was attended…


Wednesday, June 26, 2024
50th Anniversary of Setting the Table

Yesterday evening I was able to attend the 50th anniversary of the Setting the Table Event hosted by the Illinois Stewardship Alliance in Champaign! It was a great turn out…