The Illinois State Fair kicks off on August 10 and features some big names for the Grandstand line-up this year! You can always contact my office for additional information. Follow…

We are at the McHenry County Fair today August 2 hosting our mobile office hours until 4 today! I’ll be at the fair all week, so stop by and say…

Whether it’s grilled, steamed, boiled, or roasted, we love sweet corn in Illinois. Shout out to Illinois’ official state vegetable on this Sweet Corn Appreciation Day!

A stretch of hot weather is expected across Illinois this week. Here are a few tips for staying safe in the heat: Limit outdoor activities Drink plenty of water Wear…

Despite claims of a ‘balanced’ budget by the Democrats and Gov. Pritzker, the state is continuing to shortchange local communities and utilize revenue earmarked for municipalities to cover its own…

Cheers to my cat, Spud. Happy National Kitten Day!

This month we are celebrating the small and local businesses that drive growth in our communities. Independent retailers keep our local economies strong while creating opportunities for our families, friends,…

S&P says Illinois’ “poorly funded” pensions will continue to stress state and local government budgets as the state sees “weak demographic trends” and “shrinking population.” https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_693e6f32-1453-11ee-a626-8f8a03cd5797.html

The Illinois Department of Human Services Inspector General released a report last week recommending a series of major changes to end the physical abuse and neglect of patients at the…