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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…


Sunday, March 8, 2026
Sheehan recognizes International Women’s Day

Today we celebrate the incredible women who are the heart of our community — the leaders, volunteers, mothers, mentors, business owners, and public servants who give so much of themselves…


Thursday, March 5, 2026
What’s the latest on the Bears move?

State Representative Patrick Sheehan provided the following update on the latest news on the Chicago Bears stadium move on Thursday morning: Expect more action on this debate when the Illinois…


Friday, February 27, 2026
E-News Updates! Public Safety, Immigration, State Budget and more

On top of mind for the only suburban lawmaker to serve as an active law enforcement officer, State Representative Patrick Sheehan announced a package of legislation he has filed in…


Thursday, February 26, 2026
VIDEO: Sheehan calls out failures of prioritizing illegal immigrants over crime victims and families (from Fox 32/Chicago)

Thank you to Fox 32 Chicago for sharing this story. “This is yet another tragic example of a fatality that should have never occurred, but did because of the progressive…


Thursday, February 26, 2026
VIDEO: Rep. Patrick Sheehan responds to radical bill to ban pepper spray

State Representative Patrick Sheehan, who also serves as a southwest suburban police officer, is speaking out against a proposal by an Illinois Democrat to ban tear gas and pepper spray as…


Friday, February 20, 2026
VIDEO: Sheehan responds to Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

State Representative Patrick Sheehan’s video reaction to the Governor’s proposed State Budget is below. Major points of this budget: – Largest budget in IL history – Includes tax and fee…


Thursday, February 12, 2026
Rep. Sheehan critical of bill to limit non-lethal force

State Representative Patrick Sheehan, who also serves as a southwest suburban police officer, is speaking out against a proposal by an Illinois Democrat to ban tear gas and pepper spray…