Hello, I hope you had a great weekend! This week’s newsletter includes the following topics: State Government Spending Surges 40% Under the Current Administration Last

SPRINGFIELD, IL- Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) is highlighting a historic level of infrastructure investment coming to the 53rd Senate District under Illinois’ newly proposed $50.6

Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order directing state agencies to set aside up to 4% of their Fiscal Year 2026

SPRINGFIELD, IL- Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) has been in office less than a year but has already completed meetings with leaders from 54 state agencies as

Charlie Kirk Memorial On September 21, 2025, friends, family, and thousands of supporters gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to honor the life

Illinois’ veterans deserve nothing less than our deepest honor, respect, and remembrance. These brave men and women dedicated their lives to protecting our country, safeguarding

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Assassinated As we all know, Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated during an attack at an

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is now accepting applications for Illinois Harvest Permits (IHPs), a free, practical tool that helps farmers and agricultural haulers

The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has recently announced the opening of the application period for the Small Equipment Grant Program. The program offers grants

Have questions about state services or want to share your thoughts on legislation? My district staff will be in Eureka on Wednesday to assist individuals