Yesterday the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), which handles unemployment claims for the state, reported that more than one million Illinoisans have lost their jobs since March 1. It’s…
On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Pritzker presented his plan for a regional approach to reopen the Illinois economy. His plan seeks to restore the Illinois economy through five steps over four…
Share Your Ideas for How to Reopen the Economy! We have to put Illinoisans back to work. Businesses cannot stay closed forever. If you have an idea for how we…
With ongoing concerns associated with the current health pandemic, several weeks of the spring legislative session have been canceled. We have not been told when we will return to Springfield….
As the Stay Home Order continues across Illinois, I wanted to provide an update on some key issues related to this health crisis. I receive regular updates from DuPage County…
As measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 continue throughout Illinois, I want to reiterate that the most important thing any of us can do right now is to practice…
As we continue to work together as Illinoisans to eradicate COVID-19, I am impressed with the kindness and support people of the 42nd District are showing for one another. My…
These are certainly unprecedented times for the State of Illinois. Medical professionals are identifying new cases of COVID-19 daily, and state leaders are taking drastic steps to help slow the…
Grant Rejects Pritzker Decision to Tie FY21 Budget to Passage of Graduated Income Tax On February 19, Governor JB Pritzker presented his annual Budget Address where he outlined a Fiscal…