On First Responders Day, we honor the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to keeping us all safe. Thank you to all of our first responders for…

ILLINOIS – Peace Officers Memorial Day honors the local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have died or been injured in the line of duty. Today we pay our…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Yesterday, we honored the memory of the brave Illinois firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities. Their courage and dedication were commemorated at the…

Peoria, IL – Exciting News from the SkillsUSA Illinois Championships! I am thrilled to share that over 80 talented students from our district showcased their incredible skills at the recent…

So proud to see our Ludwig School & Milne-Kelvin Grove District 91 students & teachers for Innovation Advocacy Day at the Capitol. The future is bright for our state with…

Great to connect with all my park district professionals at the Capitol for Illinois Park District Day! Will County has some of the best community parks and forest preserves in…

Fentanyl is a national public health crisis. People, especially young people, are ingesting illicitly manufactured fentanyl without knowing it and dying at alarming rates as a result. Learn the facts…

ILLINOIS – We salute the outstanding nurses across our state for National Nurses Week. Their dedication and strength are the backbone of our world class healthcare system that we have…

More pictures from the Police Officer Memorial Day ceremonies celebrated on Thursday May 2nd, 2024 at the State Capitol in Springfield, IL.

Yesterday I welcomed some of my fellow police officers to the State Capitol. They are members of the Bagpipes & Drums of the Emerald Society, Chicago Police Department. The group…