According to a recent survey, Illinois leads the nation in declining revenues for small businesses. I’m working to reverse this trend to make Illinois a place where everyone from families,…

With co-owner Billy Barrett at Kilwins buying dark chocolate buck eyes for a Labor Day barbecue I hope you’re all enjoying the LDW celebrations! #wheaton#illinois#dupage#labordayweekend

The Illinois State Board of Education’s 2024 Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year Awards applications open Friday, September 1. Learn more by clicking here. To make nominations, click…

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…

Illinois ranks in the top ten of the most financially scammed states according to new data by the Federal Trade Commission. Remember: Never give your personal or financial information in…

On this day 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered one of the most influential and memorable speeches in history. On August 28, 1963, during the March on…

In the coming weeks, I will be announcing legislation designed to help address some of the challenges Illinois Day Care providers are facing. One challenge many facilities are facing involves…

In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21 as a day to recognize the older adults in our lives and honor senior citizens across our nation. From the proclamation: “For…

Do you ever need help but aren’t exactly sure where to go? Then 2-1-1 DuPage is the resource for you. The new helpline for the county can help residents find…

Thank you to the nonprofits that serve our communities across the state! The dedication of those who work and volunteer for these organizations is unmatched and their advocacy makes Illinois…