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Monday, May 29, 2023
Honoring Illinois Heroes this Memorial Day

While many of us are gathering this weekend to welcome the unofficial beginning of summer or the opening of pools and beaches, it’s also important to remember the significance of…


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Stephens Responds to Late-Night Partisan Budget

SPRINGFIELD – In response to the state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 that passed the House in the early hours of Saturday morning, House Assistant Minority Leader Brad Stephens released…


Friday, May 26, 2023
Start summer right this Memorial Day –’Click It or Ticket!’

As summer traveling season approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies Wednesday announced the “Click It or Ticket” campaign to…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Rep. Stephens Recognizes EMS Appreciation Week

CHICAGO – During the annual observance of EMS Appreciation Week, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is recognizing this week in the 20th District and encouraging constituents to say thank you…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Most Illinoisans shut out of state budget process

Lawmakers return to Springfield this week to finally address the state budget. It is our sincere hope that Democrats will lift their moratorium and invite Republicans to the negotiating table…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Legislative Session Extended

Last Friday was the scheduled end of legislative session in Illinois House, but due to the Democrat majority’s failure to present a budget proposal, that scheduled adjournment has been extended….


Monday, May 22, 2023
VIDEO: Assistant Minority Leader Stephens Joins Republican Leadership in Press Conference on Budget

On Friday, I joined Leader McCombie and House Republican leaders to provide a budget update and urge the Democrat supermajority to include Republicans at the table. Let’s work together this…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE: Expressway litter removal weeks of May 22, May 29

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to keep roadsides, interchanges, ramps and shoulders clean of trash and debris, litter removal operations are scheduled…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
Leader Stephens Acclaims Adoption of Resolution Creating Donald E. Stephens Memorial Bridge

SPRINGFIELD – On Thursday, a House Joint Resolution to create the Donald E. Stephens Memorial Bridge on the Balmoral Avenue bridge over Interstate 294 was adopted by the Illinois House….


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Rep. Stephens Recognizes National Police Week 2023

SPRINGFIELD – During National Police Week 2023, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is recognizing 20th District police officers for their commitment and service to their communities. This week allows law…