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Monday, June 30, 2025
New Laws to Know July 1st

While Illinois Democrats keep raising costs without consequences, I’m fighting for you. Here are some examples of what’s going into effect tomorrow: Gas Tax Hike: You’re now paying 48.3¢ per…


Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Thank You for a Successful Shred Event!

Huge turnout at our community shredding event! Thank you, Mayor of Mokena George Metanias and Will County Board Member Jim Richmond Will County Board for co-hosting such a great event!…


Monday, June 23, 2025
Rep. Sheehan Calls Out Illinois Democrats on Out-of-Touch ‘Sin Taxes’

Homer Glen, IL…State Representative Patrick Sheehan (R-Homer Glen) is calling out Illinois Democrats on tax hikes hurting the working class. At a time when Illinois families are working harder than…


Friday, June 20, 2025
TOMORROW: Rep. Sheehan to Host Shred Event Alongside Will County Board Member Jim Richmond and Mokena Mayor George Metanias

MOKENA, IL…State Representative Patrick Sheehan is partnering with Will County Board Member Jim Richmond and Mokena Mayor George Metanias to host a FREE Community Shred Event on Saturday, June 21st,…


Thursday, June 19, 2025
Rep. Sheehan Launches Summer Reading Program

Homer Glen, IL…State Representative Patrick Sheehan is inviting students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade to join his Summer Reading Program and keep the learning going while school is out. “Reading…


Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Rep. Sheehan Comments on Signing of FY26 State Budget

Yesterday, Governor Pritzker signed the FY26 Illinois State Budget, a budget built on temporary fixes—one-time revenue sweeps and nearly $1 billion in tax increases—that create the illusion of balance while…


Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Illinois is Failing Our First Responders (Audio)

I am deeply disappointed that the FY26 Illinois State Budget includes no new funding to help recruit and retain police officers and firefighters. Departments across our state are struggling to…


Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Cracking Down on Reckless Street Racing (Audio)

Street takeovers are dangerous, illegal, and putting lives at risk. As both a State Representative and a nearly 20-year police officer, I’ve seen firsthand how these events can spiral out…


Monday, June 9, 2025
Rep. Sheehan Reflects on the Spring 2025 Legislative Session

The 2025 Spring Legislative Session wrapped up recently, and I’ve been reflecting on what we’ve accomplished. One of my biggest wins was HB1842, which cuts through the red tape around…


Thursday, June 5, 2025
Rep. Sheehan Calls for the Repeal of the Safe-T Act After Another Tragic Case

Homer Glen, IL…Another heartbreaking tragedy has once again exposed the failures of Illinois’ Safe-T Act, and State Representative Patrick Sheehan is demanding action. Two-year-old Trinity Balen-Weiher lost her life in…