I was honored to recognize the Boy Scouts in the Illini District from Greater St Louis Area Scouting America at the Capitol!

Yesterday I joined Superintendent John Lawson and Mike Gomric from the Veterans Assistance Commission of St. Clair County to celebrate the grand opening of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) in Freeburg….

The HIRE Vets Medallion Program is an employer recognition program administered by the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). Through the program, VETS accepts voluntary applications from…

Yesterday I hade the privilege to meet with some amazing constituents who are making a difference in the community! I met with members from Community Development Sustainable Solutions to discuss…

There have been a lot of discussions about Illinois high school mascots, their names, and which ones are appropriate or not. Illinois school boards have been in control of making…

Every year, National Agriculture Day reminds us of the crucial role agriculture plays in our daily lives. From the food on our plates to the clothes we wear, agriculture is…

This past week in Springfield, we saw more bad bills filed that do not reflect the needs of Illinois residents. We have an uphill battle against the super majority party,…

As Illinois transitions away from coal power, the focus on building battery storage capacity has intensified. While some view this as a necessary solution for energy reliability, it may actually…

REDISTRICTING McCombie Gives Update: Illinois Supreme Court Moves Fair Map Lawsuit Forward. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie filed a brief with the Illinois Supreme Court last week to further argue the…

Grain bin rescue tube contest  Rural fire fighters are often the first and only line of defense when someone becomes helplessly trapped in grain. Unfortunately, many fire departments lack the…