In 2021, the National Human Trafficking Hotline identified 243 human trafficking cases in Illinois, with 355 victims reported. We’ve introduced a package of bills to protect victims of human trafficking…

Happy National Pi Day! Today is a celebration of the mathematical constant of Pi, which is best known by the digits 3.14.

National K-9 Veterans Day honors the service of K-9 officers who help serve and protect communities. K-9’s risk their safety each day as they assist law enforcement agencies and the…

Good Samaritan Day honors those who perform random acts of kindness for individuals in need. Some of the ways that you can observe this day include assisting your neighbors, volunteering…

Happy National Girl Scout Day! Since its founding in 1912, the Girl Scouts of America has grown to include over 2.5 million members and remains the largest leadership organization for…

Equal Pay Day raises awareness of the gender pay gap. The date of Equal Pay Day changes each year as it symbolizes how far into the year women must work…

Stop by my district office in Kankakee located at 370 E Court Street for a FREE pair of eclipse glasses, courtesy of the Illinois Optometric Association! Protective eyewear is required…

Daylight Saving Time began early this morning. Make sure to move your clocks forward one hour!

International Women’s Day is a time to recognize the cultural, economic, and political accomplishments and contributions of women. Thank you to the trailblazing women who worked to achieve gender equality…

The Illinois Department of Corrections is holding hiring events across the state in March and April.