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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Last Week of Session

The final week of session is underway, and the pace in Springfield is about to pick up in a major way as we work to move many bills before the…


Wednesday, May 20, 2026
IL Dems Push Legislation to Allow Convicted Felons to Vote While Incarcerated

Do you think convicted criminals should be allowed to vote? Illinois Democrats are pushing HB 5414, which would give inmates serving prison sentences the same voting privileges as the law-abiding…


Monday, May 18, 2026
Rep. Sheehan Reacts to New Report Showing Hundreds of Cook County Electronic Monitoring Participants Are AWOL

HOMER GLEN, IL – State Representative Patrick Sheehan issued the following statement after a new report revealed that 244 individuals on electronic monitoring in Cook County are currently considered AWOL, including…


Friday, May 15, 2026
Why Does National Police Week Mean So Much to Me?

National Police Week has always carried deep meaning for me, but this year feels especially heavy. As a police officer, I know the sacrifice that comes with putting on the…


Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Firefighter Memorial in Springfield

Yesterday in Springfield, we honored the brave firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony. As a law enforcement officer, I…


Monday, May 11, 2026
Rep. Sheehan Honors Law Enforcement During National Police Week

Homer Glen, IL – State Representative Patrick Sheehan is recognizing National Police Week by honoring the courage, sacrifice, and service of law enforcement officers across Illinois and the nation, while…


Friday, May 8, 2026
HR0718 Passes Committee, Standing for Our Fallen First Responders

Yesterday, HR0718 passed committee. This resolution declares June 2026 as Fallen First Responders Month in Illinois to honor the firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice…


Thursday, May 7, 2026
Police Memorial in Springfield

Today in Springfield, I joined law enforcement officers, surviving families, and community members from across Illinois to honor our fallen police officers. As a police officer myself, this ceremony carries…


Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Rep. Sheehan Co-Sponsors Property Tax Relief Package

Illinois families are feeling the pressure of rising property taxes while already trying to keep up with higher costs across the board. I’ve heard from homeowners throughout our communities who…


Monday, May 4, 2026
Session Week Schedule

I’m headed down to Springfield as we step into the busiest and most important month of session! We’ll be in Tuesday through Thursday, and this is where the pace picks…