Thanks to those who’ve dropped items off at my office. If you’d like to help those in need, please drop some non-perishable food items off at my office and we’ll…

According to IRS data, Illinois has lost a net 1.6 million people to out-migration since the year 2000. Yet, Democrats continue to lie about these numbers so they don’t have…

If you receive a check from the treasurer in the mail, it’s not a scam. The checks are part of Illinois’ unclaimed property program and are safe to cash. https://chicago.suntimes.com/money/2024/10/22/illinois-unclaimed-property-treasurer-michale-frerichs

With the Holidays fast approaching, I believe this is a wonderful time to come together as a community to support our local food pantries. I will be collecting non-perishable food…

The Field Museum is launching extended hours for four upcoming Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with deeply discounted All Access Pass tickets: $20 for Chicago and $25 for…

A Bad Budgeting Process Leads to Bad Outcomes for Taxpayers This being an election year, you’re seeing lots of paid advertising around state spending and accusations about the “dangerous politicians”…

As Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida, the American Red Cross is continuing to collect blood donations following Hurricane Helene’s impact. If you are able, consider donating blood to help…

Anywhere you go in the U.S., if you go to the grocery store and buy a jar of Claussen Pickles, they were made right here in Woodstock, and have been…

On Monday I participated in a panel discussion in Champaign sponsored by the state retirement systems to discuss the current condition of Illinois’ pensions and the likelihood of fixing them.

Opposed to the Consolidation of the Transit Boards (RTA, CTA, Metra and Pace) The CTA carries $6.9 billion in debt. Compared to Metra’s $312 million debt and Pace’s $138million debt,…