May 17, 2013

Springfield, IL – Today the Illinois Senate passed legislation that will provide for funding and support for diabetes research through the creation of a Diabetes Awareness license … Click here to view

SPRINGFIELD – In the wake of the recent scandal regarding politically-motivated targeting by the Internal Revenue Service of conservative groups, State Representatives Darlene Senger (R-Naperville) and David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) … Click here to view

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Charleston) today criticized state officials who have diverted billions from the state’s Road Fund to pay for other projects. The Illinois Auditor General released … Click here to view

As I’ve commented in the past, a prayer by an invited “person of faith” always is the first order of business as we begin session. I cherish this tradition. Many … Click here to view

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Illinois State Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) was outraged after reviewing a recent audit that revealed not all funds collected from the gasoline tax are being used to maintain and improve … Click here to view

May 14, 2013

SPRINGFIELD – House Republican Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego) and state Rep. Dennis Reboletti (R-Elmhurst) have partnered with DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin to introduce legislation that … Click here to view

SPRINGFIELD – House Republican Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego) and state Rep. Dennis Reboletti (R-Elmhurst) have partnered with DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin to introduce legislation that calls for felony … Click here to view

As a citizen of Illinois, I am tremendously grateful for the service provided by public sector employees. They have dedicated their careers to keeping us safe, educating our children and … Click here to view

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said Thursday a controversial pension solution that would require suburban school districts to eventually pick up the tab for their teachers’ retirement costs … Click here to view

BUDGET – UNPAID BILLS

• Comptroller Judy Barr Topinka reports dramatic drop, partly temporary, in unpaid State bills. The tight FY13 budget guidelines approved by the House last spring, with

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Teletown Hall Connects 69th District

Over six thousand area residents joined Representative John Cabello and myself for a special live tele-townhall meeting last Wednesday! With the regular session set to … Click here to view