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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Charlie’s Capital Update: Budget Address, Energy, Taxes, & More

Here’s an update from Springfield on some topics you may be interested in. Pritzker’s Budget Blame Game Won’t Make Life More Affordable for Illinois Families Governor JB Pritzker delivered his…


Friday, February 6, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: Affordability, School Choice, Murray Center, & More

Here’s an update of on some important topics you should know about and what’s going on around the 109th district. Democrats Want to Tax Your Campfires & Firepits When it…


Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

I’m back in Springfield this week for the final week of the spring legislative session. We eagerly await the budget and expect the largest in the state’s history. I want…