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Monday, August 18, 2025
Rep. Sheehan’s Bill to Strengthen Local Code Enforcement Signed into Law

Homer Glen, IL…State Representative Patrick Sheehan is proud to announce that House Bill 1842, a measure designed to enhance the fairness, transparency, and effectiveness of municipal code enforcement proceedings, was…


Thursday, August 14, 2025
E-News Updates! How Can we Save More Firefighters’ Lives?

When you wear a badge, you learn quickly that the job takes more than it gives. You see the toll it takes, not just in the moments of danger but…


Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Rep. Sheehan Applauds New Law to Track Firefighter Mortality

Homer Glen, IL…State Representative Patrick Sheehan (R-Homer Glen) is applauding the signing of Senate Bill 1446 into law, a bipartisan measure he co-sponsored to ensure the State of Illinois will…


Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Tax Hikes on Cell Phone Service

lllinois residents are paying nearly 38% in taxes on their cell phone bills, the highest rate in the entire country. That’s not a typo. Between state, local, and federal taxes,…


Monday, August 4, 2025
Rep. Sheehan’s Back-to-School Supply Drive Underway

Homer Glen, IL…With the new school year just around the corner, State Representative Patrick Sheehan is rallying community support to ensure every student in the district starts off strong. Rep….


Monday, July 28, 2025
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Thursday, July 24, 2025
Who Protects Those Who Enforce the Law?

This month, I filed House Resolution 428 to stand firmly behind those serving with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As a nearly 20-year police officer, I know the risks that…


Monday, July 21, 2025
Rep. Sheehan Says SAFE-T Act Must Go After Man Accused of Hiding Megan Bos’ Body Detained By ICE

Homer Glen, IL…This weekend, ICE agents with the Department of Homeland Security detained 52-year-old Jose Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez. Mendoza-Gonzalez is accused of concealing the death of Megan Bos for nearly two…


Thursday, July 17, 2025
Rep. Sheehan Files Resolution Supporting ICE and Public Safety

Homer Glen, IL…State Representative Patrick Sheehan has introduced House Resolution 428 to affirm his support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and to call attention to the growing threats faced…


Friday, July 11, 2025
Proud to Stand with Our Firefighters

Chicago’s firefighters deserve better. It’s been nearly four years since Chicago’s firefighters and paramedics had a contract. Four years without a raise. Four years of working brutal overtime shifts, covering…