Jewish American Heritage Month recognizes and honors the important contributions of Jewish Americans. This month, individuals from all backgrounds will celebrate the Jewish American experience throughout our history!

Did you know that the Illinois pork industry produces more than 6 billion slices of bacon each year? Today we are celebrating this beloved protein and the pork producers who…

We’re back in Springfield today and kicking off the final month of the spring legislative session. This week is expected to be committee-heavy as we begin moving Senate Bills ahead…

Happy National Small Business Week to the entrepreneurs who power our economy. Remember to shop local this week and show your support for small businesses in Illinois!

If we want to earn the trust of our residents, we have to end public corruption in Illinois. Let’s hold all elected officials to the highest ethical standards so we…

Tonight, the 8-day celebration of Passover begins. Happy Passover to all who will begin this holy celebration!

Did you know…On this day in 1818, the Illinois Enabling Act was passed in Congress. This Act provided for the organization of a state government, established the northern boundary of…

The Single-Family Zoning Ban Act is now the second piece of legislation proposed during the spring session intended to strip local governments of their zoning authority so that the state…

The House is scheduled back in session for all five weekdays this week. Friday is the deadline for members to move their House Bills out of the House to the…

The House is back in session today starting at noon and we are scheduled to be in Springfield through Friday. You can follow along live all week at https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp