Dear Neighbors: With 2021 almost finished, I’m proud of the work your General Assembly accomplished this year. We took a magnifying glass to Illinois’ finances, passing a balanced budget, paying…
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Dear Neighbors: As November starts to wind to a close, I am excited to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family, and I’m sure many of you are as well. For many…
Dear Neighbors: This month, I’m going back to Springfield to consider legislation with my colleagues. We have a lot to accomplish in a small window of time and I am…
Dear Neighbors: The season is beginning to change and I’m proud to report that we’ve made real progress fighting climate change here in Illinois. As our family settles in for…
Dear Neighbors, August is upon us, which means many of us are getting ready to send our kids back to school. This month, we saw a number of bills signed…
Dear Neighbors: Now that we have wrapped up the Spring 2021 legislative season, there is a lot to report! Last Friday, I was honored to join Governor Pritzker, Speaker Welch,…
Dear Neighbors: Spring is upon us, and as our public health metrics continue to improve, Illinois has moved into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois plan! This phase marks…
Dear Neighbors: I am honored to have sponsored HB 376, the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History (TEAACH) Act. This legislation recently passed the House and awaits a vote in…
Dear Neighbors: The 102nd General Assembly is progressing quickly and I’m pleased to report that I have passed several bills through committee, an important step towards becoming law. Despite the…
Dear Neighbors: The Spring 2021 Legislative Session has come to a close and I am proud of the accomplishments we made. We came together to pass a balanced budget that…