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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Rep. Stephens Reacts to Illinois Supreme Court Order Staying End of Cash Bail

CHICAGO – State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Supreme Court’s order that stays the end of cash bail contained in the controversial…


Thursday, December 22, 2022
Winter storm featuring snow, high winds and bitter cold to make travel treacherous

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…


Wednesday, December 21, 2022
New Illinois laws to know in 2023

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…


Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Chicago Transit Board Approves New Hiring and Retention Incentives

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…


Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Celebrate Hot Cocoa Day in 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…


Friday, December 9, 2022
Rep. Stephens December 2022 Legislative Update

Season’s greetings! I hope you are well this holiday season and had wonderful Thanksgiving celebrations. The Illinois House and Senate convened last week for the second week of Veto Session….


Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Rep. Stephens Joins House Colleagues in Honoring Fallen Knox County Deputy with Resolution to Create Deputy Sheriff Nick Weist Memorial Highway

SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) joined House colleagues in honoring the life of Knox County Deputy Sheriff Nick Weist (End of Watch: April 29th, 2022) and…


Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Rep. Stephens Hosts Holiday Food & Accessory Drive in Chicago

CHICAGO – State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is hosting a Winter Food & Accessory Drive next Saturday in Chicago. He invites residents to join him on Saturday, December 3rd from…


Monday, November 21, 2022
History of Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade

Although we are 17 miles northwest of State Street in the 20th District, many of us take the day to head to the Loop for the annual Chicago Thanksgiving Day…


Friday, November 18, 2022
ComEd Warns Customers of Increase in Scam Attempts during the Holiday Season

In advance of Utility Scam Awareness Day, which is Wednesday, Nov. 16, ComEd urged families and businesses to be on the lookout for impersonators looking to steal money and information from unsuspecting…