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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Independence Day

Wishing all a safe and happy Independence Day today! Have a great 4th of July.


Monday, July 3, 2023
Fireworks Laws in Illinois and Safety Tips

As a general rule, consumer fireworks are not legal in Illinois. The Pyrotechnic Use Act, passed in 1942, bans the sale, possession and use of all consumer fireworks. These items…


Saturday, July 1, 2023
Nation Postal Worker Day!

Happy Postal Worker Day to the men and women who work diligently to keep the mail moving across our state and nation.


Friday, June 30, 2023
Capitol Update

Last night I co-hosted a telephone town hall with Representatives Meier and Schmidt. Over 4,700 residents in the Metro East participated. If you were one of them, thank you for…


Friday, June 30, 2023
Warrior Assitance Program

The Illinois Warrior Assistance Program is a 24/7 helpline and resource for Illinois veterans, their families, and caregivers. The confidential helpline can be reached by calling 877-455-IWAP (4297) or visiting www.illinoiswarrior.org.


Thursday, June 29, 2023
How to protect your information from malicious actors

Malicious actors are people who attempt to access a person’s mobile device or personal information for their own gain. Oftentimes, malicious actors set up ‘honeypots’ or traps that get a…


Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Lawmakers look to lift ban on nuclear energy permits

Illinois lawmakers worked to lift the 36-year ban on new nuclear energy construction permits this spring, with Senate Bill 76 receiving bipartisan support and headed to the Governor. Since 1987,…


Tuesday, June 27, 2023
S&P Weighs in on Poor Funding of State Pensions

S&P says Illinois’ “poorly funded” pensions will continue to stress state and local government budgets as the state sees “weak demographic trends” and “shrinking population.” Read more here.


Monday, June 26, 2023
Join Reps. Elik, Meier, and Schmidt for a Telephone Town Hall June 29

On Thursday June 29th, State Representatives Amy Elik , Charlie Meier, and Kevin Schmidt will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall at 6 pm. Join them to hear a 2023…


Friday, June 23, 2023
Is there a doctor in the house?

Reps. Hauter and Jacobs bring invaluable expertise to legislature. The only two physicians currently serving in the Illinois House are both Republicans, and they bring forth different areas of expertise…