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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Session Schedule This Week

Back in Springfield this week and ready to get to work. We’ve got a full schedule ahead, and I’ll be fighting every day for safer communities, lower taxes, and common-sense…


Monday, April 6, 2026
Rep. Sheehan Visits IBEW Local 176

I had the opportunity to visit the hardworking men and women of IBEW Local 176, part of the Will & Grundy Counties Building Trades Council. These are the men and…


Thursday, April 2, 2026
Rep. Sheehan Thanks Lockport Township Park District Executive Director for His Service

I was honored to attend the retirement celebration for Lockport Township Park District Executive Director Bill Riordan. His leadership has left a lasting mark on our community, creating spaces where families gather,…


Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Rep. Sheehan Advances Legislation to End Indirect Ticket Quotas and Restore Public Trust (w/Committee Video)

Homer Glen, IL…State Representative Patrick Sheehan announced that House Bill 5011 passed unanimously in committee last week, moving forward legislation designed to eliminate indirect stop and detention quotas. Rep. Sheehan aims…


Monday, March 23, 2026
Easter Coloring Contest (w/Coloring Sheets!)

Spring is here, and we’re inviting young artists across District 37 to celebrate with creativity, color, and a little Easter fun. How to Participate: Pick up an official coloring sheet…


Friday, March 20, 2026
Rep. Sheehan Introduces the Law Enforcement Mental Health Leave Act to Support Officers After Traumatic Events

Homer Glen, IL…State Representative Patrick Sheehan, a veteran police officer with nearly two decades of service, has introduced HB 4715, the Law Enforcement Mental Health Leave Act, to ensure Illinois…


Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Wishing everyone a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  It’s my favorite holiday, and I hope you all enjoy the celebrations as much as I do. Cheers to good luck, happiness,…


Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Today is Primary Election Day in Illinois

Today is Primary Election Day in Illinois! This is your last day to vote in the Primary Election to select each party’s nominees for the General Election, which will see…


Thursday, March 12, 2026
Rep. Sheehan recognizes Agent Michael Harrington’s retirement from IDOC

Congratulations and best wishes on a successful and well-deserved retirement for Michael Harrington, who retires from the Illinois Department of Corrections after 33 years, most recently at the Fugitive Apprehension…


Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Property Tax Relief Now

Representative Patrick Sheehan, Lockport Mayor Steven Streit and local constituents collaborated for legislation to cap property tax assessment increases, which Rep. Sheehan filed as House Bill 5009 this Spring. “Property…