My family had a wedding in Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania this weekend. It is truly a beautiful part of our country, but my heart lies in our nation’s heartland…

I spent the day with fellow legislators visiting Concordia University and finishing with a lunch at O’Sullivan’s. We make a great team State Senator Seth Lewis ; State Representative Jackie…

I encourage you to get outside and enjoy the summer weather! Sure Chicago has its problems, but I walked 12 miles along Chicago lake front and couldn’t stop thinking about…

Last week in Springfield, I attended a reception for Misericordia. The facility is a place that truly lives up to its name, which is Latin for “heart of mercy”. They…

Tajima Hiroshi – the Japan Council General of Japan and Chicago – addressed the House of Representatives yesterday – May 3rd – to discuss the importance of Illinois & Japan’s…

Me and Sue Rini from the Carol Stream Park District pictured at the Illinois Association of Park District’s Annual Lobby Day!

I had a great evening supporting St. John the Baptist School in Winfield this weekend. Their “A Night at the Oscars Gala” was a true success!

I recently toured the new renovations at the Milton Township Food Pantry. They added a walk-in refrigerator and freezer that will allow them to store fresh produce. Using these renovations…

Yesterday’s Emerging Women Leader event in Springfield saw some of the State’s brightest and most talented women in the same room at the same time. I invited my guests, Jan…

The beautiful weather we are having has me thinking about the farmers across Illinois gearing up for the busy months ahead. I met with student reps from the Future Farmers…