House Bill 1634 would force Illinois to adopt California’s low- and zero-emissions vehicle standards that would ban gas and diesel-powered motor vehicles starting in 2035. Why on Earth should California…

For the third installment of my #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight, I am highlighting Annie Turnbo Malone. Annie was born in 1869 in Metropolis, but after both of her parents died when she…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights a Medical Grant Program. The goal of this program is to assist qualifying individuals with their urgent psychiatric medication needs without Medicaid access, with the goal to…

Last week, I had a fun and productive conversation with students from Peoria Academy! We discussed the legislative process, what I do as a state representative, and how they can…

Presidents Day is a holiday meant to honor the Presidents who have led our great nation and to remember the values on which our country was founded. A few Presidents…

Due to Monday being a Federal Holiday for Presidents’ Day, our Pekin and Kewanee offices will be closed Monday, February 19. Normal office hours at both locations will resume on…

National FFA Week is celebrated from February 17-24 this year. FFA Week honors the 945,988-plus members of Future Farmers of America across the country. FFA’s mission is to prepare future…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Federal Grant Support Program! The goal of this grant is to provide funding to help meet minimum match eligibility requirements, and to support and encourage Illinois-based applicants for competitive…

“And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Acts 2:21 Today, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent for millions of Christians around the world….

Every year, it’s my goal to bring awareness to influential Black Americans from Central Illinois who have greatly impacted the world we live in. For the second installment of my…