Our state's energy policy has been stuck in the past for too long. My bill will lift the self-imposed ban on new nuclear construction, paving the way for next-generation technology, high-paying jobs, and a stronger grid. It's time for Illinois to compete for the future.

Senate Bill 328 helps trial lawyers and hurts everyone else. Governor Pritzker signed it into law, opening Illinois courts to lawsuits from across the country, even if the case has nothing to do with our state. This law is a direct threat to jobs, economic growth, and the

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Today, I am excited to introduce Lea, who joined our Morris District Office for her first summer as an intern. Lea brought a positive spirit and strong work ethic to every task, helping us serve the people of the 38th Senate District. Thank you, Lea, for your hard work and

Our Morris District Office will be temporarily closed from August 13 to August 22. You can call 815-220-8720 or visit our DeKalb Office if you need assistance during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Today I am excited to highlight Maddie, who returned for her second summer at our Morris District Office. As lead intern, she helped keep everything running smoothly and was always ready to step in wherever she was needed. Her leadership and positive attitude made a real

This summer, I had the privilege of working with an incredible group of interns in my Morris and DeKalb District Offices. Over the next several days, I will be introducing each of them so you can get to know the amazing young people who have helped me serve the 38th Senate

Thank you to everyone who attended my I-Pass On Demand event in Oswego last week. We had a great turnout, helping over 100 constituents with getting their new transponder.

The Governor of Florida is talking about eliminating property taxes and providing rebate checks to homeowners. Illinois currently has the highest property taxes in the nation and just passed its largest budget yet, which includes new taxes, fees, and one-time gimmicks. At a time

We are here at the Oswego Public Library for my I-Pass On Demand event. We will be here until 3 p.m. helping constituents

I am devastated by the heartbreaking news out of Oswego. My heart goes out to the family of the young child whose life was tragically lost, and I am praying for all those who were injured. I want to thank the first responders and medical personnel who acted swiftly to care for.

Thank you to @IllinoisDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie, Site Superintendent Monty Bernardoni, and Utica Fire Protection District Chief Ben Brown for joining us and helping lead this important conversation. This partnership plays a key role in making sure visitors have a safe

I'm hosting an I-PASS On Demand event at the Oswego Public Library on July 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by to get a free I-PASS sticker tag and one-on-one help with your account.

In an effort to strengthen Illinois’ energy future and meet rising electricity demand, I have filed legislation to streamline the siting and permitting process for new small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). This bill sends a strong message that Illinois is open for innovation.

Excited to share that I’ll be speaking at @Drive Capital’s Powering AI in the Heartland during Tech Week on July 21st at 4:30 PM. I’ll be joining fellow leaders to discuss the intersection of AI, clean energy, and the future of infrastructure. We’ll cover topics like nuclear

Yesterday, Senator Chris Balkema and I co-hosted an Agriculture Advisory Committee in Yorkville to hear directly from local farmers and ag leaders. It was a productive discussion, and we were glad to be joined by Director Jerry Costello to talk about the challenges and

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the DeKalb Senior Fair! It was a great day connecting with local seniors and bringing together valuable resources and services to support their health, safety, and well-being.

I am partnering with Sens. Dave Syverson and Li Arellano, Jr., as well as Reps. Tony McCombie, Bradly Fritts, and Jeff Keicher to host a Senior Health Fair in DeKalb on Monday, July 14. A variety of local vendors will be on hand to discuss programs and services that benefit

Last week, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office announced the distribution of nearly $18 million in Public Library Per Capita Grants to 639 public libraries across the state. More than 15 libraries in the 38th Senate District received nearly $750K.

Happy 4th of July!. Wishing you all a wonderful and patriotic day.

We are permanently closing our district office at the Westclox Building in Peru. Our district offices in Morris and DeKalb will continue operations as normal. We will be hosting Traveling Office Hours regularly at the Westclox Building starting in August. Please stay tuned to