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Friday, April 21, 2023
ICash – Illinois’ Unclaimed Property Program

Illinois’ $3.5 billion unclaimed property program—also known as I-Cash—is one of the state’s oldest consumer protection initiatives and safeguards the contents of overlooked safe deposit boxes, unpaid life insurance benefits,…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Watch House Session Live at 12pm Today

The Illinois House of Representatives begins at Noon today. You may watch and listen live today (April 19) at 12pm here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Watch the House of Representatives Today at 1pm

The Illinois House of Representatives will return to business for the next five weeks. You may watch and listen live today (April 18) at 1 pm here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The Year of the Farmer

96% of farms are family owned and operated. To help to draw attention and raise awareness about Illinois’ 69K+ farm families, Illinois Farm Families, a group of volunteer farmers and…


Monday, April 17, 2023
National Work Zone Awareness Week

In 2020, 857 people were killed and more than 44,000 were injured in work zone crashes. You can stay safe while traveling through work zones by following a few tips:…


Friday, April 14, 2023
What you need to know about filing taxes

The deadline to file your taxes is Tuesday, April 18. If you haven’t filed yet, don’t panic. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20230413/havent-filed-taxes-yet-dont-panic-heres-what-to-know


Thursday, April 13, 2023
Distracted Driver Awareness Month

In 2021, distracted driving killed 3,522 people.  April, which is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, is a good time to regroup and take responsibility for the choices we make when we’re on…


Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Session Update

I hope you were able to spend some special time with your family, community, and those you love over the Easter Weekend. In the District: Since the legislature is not…


Friday, April 7, 2023
Fishing Licenses are on Sale!

Do you have your Illinois fishing license yet? Licenses for the 2023 season are on sale now! https://dnr.illinois.gov/lpr/fishinglicensesfees.html


Saturday, April 1, 2023
Session Update for the Week

Session Update for the week: It is always one of the best days in the legislature, and this year Ag Day was on Wednesday. Being the minority spokesperson on the…