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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Rep. Stephens February 2023 Legislative Update

We welcome a new month and upcoming observances like Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, President Lincoln’s birthday, and the season of Lent beginning on February 22nd with Ash Wednesday. It is…


Friday, January 27, 2023
Study warns parents to keep edibles away from children

A new study in the journal of Pediatrics urges healthcare providers to be prepared to treat a growing number of children who are accidentally ingesting edible cannabis. It also serves as a…


Monday, January 23, 2023
State Representative Brad Stephens Appointed Assistant House Minority Leader

CHICAGO – State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) has been appointed Assistant House Minority Leader by newly elected House Republican Leader Tony McCombie as the 103rd General Assembly was sworn in…


Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Rep. Stephens January 2023 Legislative Update

Happy New Year! I hope you had wonderful holiday celebrations and welcomed the New Year with loved ones. We welcomed the 103rd General Assembly this month and I am looking…


Thursday, January 12, 2023
Rep. Stephens Sworn into 103rd General Assembly

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) took the oath of office as a member of the House of Representatives at the inauguration ceremony for the 103rd General Assembly yesterday….


Monday, January 9, 2023
Thank You, Law Enforcement

Today, we recognize and honor law enforcement who serve our communities each and every day. Police officers go to work each day without the guarantee of coming home, selflessly giving…


Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Stephens-Backed Legislation Now Law in 2023

CHICAGO – With the start of the new year, legislation co-sponsored by State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is now enacted law in the state of Illinois. This legislation includes Public…


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…