Despite having to be in Springfield for veto session, I still make time to sit down and meet with stakeholders and constituents to talk about important issues. Last week I…

We just adjourned from veto session in Springfield. In addition to meeting with advocates and stakeholders, I spent the week reviewing legislation on important issues relating to public utilities, labor…

Chambers of Commerce help businesses and entrepreneurs thrive in their communities. Chambers also play a critical role in strengthening the collective voice of their members and promoting pro-business policies. Thank…

Good mental health is more than the absence of a mental illness—it’s essential to your overall health and quality of life. Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental…

On this day in 1899, a group of 13 Spanish-America war veterans joined together to form what would become the nation’s largest and most dedicated group of combat veterans. Today…

Who doesn’t enjoy a big slice of pumpkin pie, or how about carving and decorating those pumpkins every October to celebrate Halloween? And where did those pumpkins come from? There’s…

Every year, on average, more than a third of all kids under 13 killed in car crashes are not properly buckled up or in a car seat. Take time this…

We will never forget the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice on September 11th.

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association hosts a yearly contest called ‘Makers Madness,’ which involves a bracket-style tournament in which the public decides what product earns that year’s title of The Coolest…

Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are now the most common drugs involved in drug overdose deaths in the United States. In Illinois, we are fighting this dangerous epidemic by raising awareness…