May is Older Americans Month and a time to promote healthy lifestyles and celebrate flexible thinking about aging. Older Americans can stay engaged and independent as they age by: Adopting healthy habits and behaviors Staying…

Rep. Amy Elik says her focus of the Women and Families Working Group has been trying to find ways to make an impact by helping improve the health and safety…

This National Military Spouse Appreciation Day let us recognize the contributions, support, and sacrifices of military spouses. Thank you to our military families for their dedication to our nation! https://www.military.com/spouse/military-spouse-appreciation-day

Illinois is plagued with corruption and the recent ‘ComEd 4’ verdict tied to former House Speaker Mike Madigan reaffirms what has been wrong with our state government for decades and…

Just one week, after guilty verdicts were handed down in federal court, sealing the fate of the ‘ComEd Four’ for their corrupt actions, and following today’s disclosure of former Democrat…

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and a reminder to stay alert for motorcycles on the roadway to help save lives. Here are a few safety tips for Illinois drivers to keep…

This morning Senator Erica Harriss and I honored our fallen firefighters during the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service at the State Capitol. Senator Harriss and I are pictured here with…

Wishing all our teachers a wonderful week as we thank them for their work building a brighter future for students across the state. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the educators…

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is a time to celebrate the spirit of humanitarianism and recognize the individuals who make a difference in their communities.  Learn more at…

Thank you, Nurses, for all that you do to keep us safe, strong, and healthy through some of our most difficult moments. Wishing these healthcare heroes a happy Nurses Day…