While we know of Valentine’s Day as time to spend with those who we love, it’s also a day we can spread love to the people around us through small…

Are you prepared for Super Bowl LVII? Although we’re Bears fans in the 20th District, every Super Bowl party must kickoff with a game plan that prevents drunk driving. Drunk driving…

We welcome a new month and upcoming observances like Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, President Lincoln’s birthday, and the season of Lent beginning on February 22nd with Ash Wednesday. It is…

A new study in the journal of Pediatrics urges healthcare providers to be prepared to treat a growing number of children who are accidentally ingesting edible cannabis. It also serves as a…

Happy New Year! I hope you had wonderful holiday celebrations and welcomed the New Year with loved ones. We welcomed the 103rd General Assembly this month and I am looking…

Today, we recognize and honor law enforcement who serve our communities each and every day. Police officers go to work each day without the guarantee of coming home, selflessly giving…

The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police announced Wednesday that a major winter storm is expected to create dangerous travel conditions across the state Thursday and Friday, strongly…

This year more than 180 bills will go into effect as new state laws. Those laws will affect healthcare, children in state care, reduced fees for seniors and more. Some…

In support of ongoing efforts to attract top talent and remain competitive across multiple industries facing the same workforce challenges, the Chicago Transit Board today approved plans for the Chicago…

December 13th is National Cocoa Day and ‘tis the season to sip on hot chocolate and warm up over winter! But these aren’t your average cups of cocoa. Some of…