Happy National Agriculture Day! Did you know that Illinois is the fifth-highest agriculture-producing state in the nation? Celebrate today by enjoying locally-grown agricultural products.

Last week I honored Emma Bolvin on the House floor for Women’s History Month! Emma paved the way for women serving in state government by being one of the first…

KANKAKEE – For her March 2024 local business spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognizes Brickstone Brewery in Bourbonnais. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owners…

Starting a vegetable garden this year? Illinois Extension offers a general planting guide to help gardeners know when it’s best to plant and learn more about fruit and vegetable growing….

Saint Patrick’s Day honors the foremost patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Don’t forget to wear green to celebrate this holiday!

National Freedom of Information Day celebrates the Freedom of Information Act that declared everyone has the right to information from government agencies. This holiday also falls on the birthday of…

Capitol Visitors! It was another busy week in Springfield with many visitors and advocates from the district and across the state! Thank you to everyone who stopped by, including those…

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…