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Friday, April 8, 2022
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Boiler Safety Specialist with the Office of the State Fire Marshal

Closing Date 4/19/22 https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Springfield-BOILER-SAFETY-SPECIALIST-IL-62703-4259/869080100/ Job Responsibilities Inspects all boilers and unfired pressure vessels in a designated territory of the state which are under the jurisdiction of the Boiler Safety Act…


Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Follow Along with Session

As we are in the final week of session, there are multiple ways to follow along and keep updated on what we’re working on in Springfield. To find what hearings…


Monday, April 4, 2022
Rep. Stephens April Legislative Update

Hello! I am writing to provide a legislative update on what we have been working on in Springfield for the past month as we near the end of our abbreviated…


Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Rep. Stephens March Legislative Update

Below is my monthly legislative update for March 2022. As I send this, we have seen shocking images in Eastern Europe as Russian troops move into Ukraine in an act…


Thursday, February 3, 2022
Rep. Stephens February Legislative Update

We are now underway with legislative session in the Illinois House and I am happy to provide an update on what we have been working on down in Springfield. In…


Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Illinois Tollway Prepared for Overnight Winter Storm: Drivers reminded to slow down, allow extra room for plows and emergency vehicles

From the Illinois Tollway: The Illinois Tollway is mobilizing its full fleet of 196 snowplows in response to sleet and snow moving into the area tonight and continuing through Wednesday,…


Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Fleeing the police becoming frightening trend

A police officer attempts to pull over a driver for running a red light. The driver knows there are drugs in the car and if caught may be charged with…


Thursday, January 13, 2022
Illinois Less Safe Since SAFE-T Act Enacted

In February of 2021, Governor Pritzker signed the quickly drafted and un-vetted SAFE-T Act into law. The Safety Accountability, Fairness & Equity Today Act was purported to keep Illinois families…


Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Rep. Stephens January Legislative Update

Greetings and Happy New Year! I hope you all had wonderful celebrations ringing in 2022. As we welcome this new year, I also want to extend my sincerest condolences and…


Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Rep. Stephens December Legislative Update

I hope this message finds you well and you had a happy Thanksgiving! I am writing to provide a legislative update from my office for the month of November. I…