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Saturday, April 29, 2023
Illinois Gaming Board Approves Plans by Hollywood Casinos to Move Their Aurora, Joliet Casino Locations

Hollywood Aurora and Hollywood Joliet are located on the banks of the Fox River, physically distant from a limited-access highway. Although these operations are now land-based casino complexes, they had…


Thursday, April 27, 2023
Rep. Stephens Hosts Spring Cleaning Electronics Recycling Event

CHICAGO – Next weekend, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is hosting a Spring Cleaning Electronics Recycling Event at his district office in Chicago. He invites constituents to join him at…


Thursday, April 27, 2023
IDOT, Illinois State Police and others urge caution in work zones

IDOT, along with Illinois State Police, Illinois Tollway, Missouri Department of Transportation, industry partners and frontline construction workers joined forces at events across Illinois during National Work Zone Awareness Week…


Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Stephens-Backed Bill to Cut Costs for Non-Home Rule Communities Passes Committee

SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, legislation co-sponsored by Assistant House Minority Leader Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) to allow non-home rule municipalities to adopt the Administrative Adjudication Process passed out of committee. Senate…


Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Rep. Stephens Announces Oceans of Possibilities 2023 Summer Reading Program

CHICAGO – This summer, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is launching his annual summer reading program. He invites 20th District young students to participate in his “Oceans of Possibilities Summer…


Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Rep. Stephens Oceans of Possibilities 2023 Summer Reading Program

This summer, State Rep. Brad Stephens is bringing back his summer reading program. He invites 20th District K-5th graders to dive into the “Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.” The…


Thursday, April 20, 2023
Leader Stephens Recognizes 20th District Women in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, House Assistant Minority Leader Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) welcomed Vice President of Brand Marketing for SpotHero Dr. Karen Bartuch and Tony’s Italian Deli & Subs Co-Founder and…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE: Touhy Avenue closing at rail crossing April 20

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs by the Union Pacific Railroad to a crossing on Touhy Avenue (Illinois 72), between Elmhurst and Mount Prospect roads in Des Plaines,…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Biking in Illinois this Spring: Can’t Miss Bike Paths

Route 66 Trail Motorists have long traveled the legendary US Route 66. Now it’s the cyclists’ turn! Beginning in Chicago, Bicycle Route 66 runs all the way to Santa Monica,…


Friday, April 14, 2023
GRANT OPPORTUNITY: IDOT Transit Grants Now Open

The Illinois Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for a competitive grant program that aims to expand safe, equitable access to public transportation throughout the state. Selected projects will…