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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Update on the Illinois House Personnel and Pensions Committee

Illinois currently spends more than $10 billion a year on public pensions, and the state’s five systems have an unfunded liability of at least $140 billion.  https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_c129388c-56ff-11ee-b6a0-ab43544b5f96.html


Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Illinois State Employees Defrauded the Federal Paycheck Protection Program

According to a recent investigation, at least 177 state employees appear to have defrauded the federal Paycheck Protection Program. We need to send a clear message that this disappointing behavior…


Monday, September 11, 2023
Remembering 9/11

I’m sure we can all remember where we were the moment we heard about the attack on 9/11. It’s our job now to never forget. 


Monday, September 11, 2023
News from Chicago

Please tell me that Chicago’s mayor is not in the pocket of the CTU: “I personally don’t give a lot of attention to grades…. My responsibility is not merely to…


Thursday, September 7, 2023
Pensions, DCFS Fraud, CTU Hypocrisy, and It’s Apple Orchard Time!

Legislative Update: Thanks to those who participated in our flu vaccine event this week. It may still feel like Summer but flu season will be here before we know it….


Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Free Flu Shot Event!

Reminder: Our office is hosting a flu vaccine event on September 5th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Algonquin Township building in Crystal Lake: 3702 Northwest Hwy, Crystal…


Monday, September 4, 2023
School Choice Scholarship Update

The Governor just said: “I’ve made it my mission to ensure that our students get the quality education they deserve.” ISBE data shows that 7% of Rockford’s Black third-graders, 16%…


Friday, September 1, 2023
Upcoming Flu Vaccine Event

Mark your calendars! Our office is hosting a flu vaccine event on September 5th from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the Algonquin Township building in Crystal Lake. For more information, call…


Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Remember to Support your Local Food Pantry

I delivered a little over 425 pounds of beef at the Wonder Lake Neighbors Food Pantry today, from the steer I bought at the McHenry County Fair. This will only last a…


Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Senior Services Associates Legislative Event

I visited yesterday with senior citizens, staff and fellow legislators at Senior Services Associates in Crystal Lake. We talked about the needs and concerns of senior citizens in the district.