Turns Out We Didn’t – Legislative Update:  Last week’s newsletter was titled: “Second Week of Veto Session, Will We Get More Done Than Last Week (Which Was Nothing)?” As it…

“Today’s Northwest Herald has a section devoted to our veterans, which is not only timely but does a great job of reminding us what we owe to those who came…

There’s an op-ed in today’s Sun Times authored by the heads of 4 of the state’s largest labor unions calling for an extension of the Invest in Kids program. So…

Legislative Update:  Last week the House met in Springfield for two days and is set to return next week for the final week of Veto Session, where a number of…

Did you know that nearly 1 in 2 Americans has diabetes or prediabetes?  Our country’s diabetes epidemic includes the ever-growing number of people with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes,…

By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke. This World Stroke Day, remember to look for these signs of stroke: F –…

God bless all those serving overseas this National Day of the Deployed. Let us honor our nation’s heroes and recognize the sacrifices of our servicemembers and their loved ones during…

Legislative Update:  The Illinois House will convene this afternoon in Springfield for the first day of the scheduled Fall Veto session. As the name implies, this is supposed to be…

We had a great mobile office hours event today at the McHenry Public Library. Thanks to all who stopped and visited with us.