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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Final Week of Legislative Session Underway

State Representative Brad Stephens is in Springfield for the final week of legislative session in the Illinois House of Representatives. Lawmakers have to adopt a new budget for the upcoming…


Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Lawmakers Honor Memorial Day in House Chamber

Today lawmakers in the Illinois House of Representatives held a Memorial Day Ceremony during legislative session. The ceremony included the Reading of the Resolution of Honor, Roll Call of Fallen…


Friday, May 22, 2026
Stephens Honored by Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association

State Representative Brad Stephens was awarded the Ambassador of Hospitality Award by the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association this week at the group’s state of the industry and awards luncheon….


Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Photos: Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony

This week State Representative Brad Stephens attended the annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony in Springfield. Each year lawmakers join firefighters from across Illinois on the Capitol grounds to honor…


Monday, April 27, 2026
Women to Watch: Female Leaders Visit the Capitol

State Representative Brad Stephens participated in the House Republicans’ annual Women to Watch event in Springfield. The event brings female leaders from across Illinois to the Capitol for a day…


Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Tune in Live to Session: Action Resumes in the Illinois House

Lawmakers are back in the Capitol today to resume legislative session in the Illinois House. This is the start of the last six-week push before the spring session adjourns at…


Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Rep. Stephens Issues Stark Reminder During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about these preventable incidents and encouraging safer habits behind the wheel. It serves as an important reminder that…


Monday, March 30, 2026
Stephens Measure to Help Parks Moves Through House Committee

State Representative Brad Stephens passed a bill in the House Revenue and Finance Committee this week to help park districts. The measure would give park districts the power to let…


Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Coolest Thing in Illinois: Voting Open

Voting is now open in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s Makers Madness contest to determine The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. The annual competition lets the public decide from over 100…


Sunday, March 1, 2026
March: Women’s History Month

Today marks the first day of Women’s History Month and a time to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of women from our state and around the world. When lawmakers return to…