Governor Pritzker Announces Intent to Seek Third Term
Last week, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that he intends to run for a third term in office. Illinois does not place term limits on governors, and Pritzker will be the first to pursue a third term since the 1980s.
First elected in 2018, Pritzker has served as governor since 2019. Since that time, state spending has increased by nearly $15 billion, marking an approximate 40% rise over 6 ½ years. Under Governor Pritzker’s watch, Illinois currently has one of the highest tax burdens in the nation, one of the highest rates of unemployment in the Midwest and he has directed billions of dollars in funding for illegal immigrants.
Events Keep Coming in the 33rd District!
I want to thank everyone who came out to the document shredding event and food drive I co-hosted over the weekend with State Rep. Dan Ugaste. We filled the document shredding truck and collected a great deal of non-perishable food that will be made available to families in need right here in the immediate area.
My events calendar continues to be updated with additional events. Please make sure the following outreach events are on your calendar:
- July 15: Traveling Office Hours, Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, LITH
- July 9: Traveling Office Hours, Gail Borden Public Library District (South Elgin Branch), 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
- August 6: Traveling Office Hours, Algonquin Public Library, 2600 Harnish Dr, Algonquin, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- August 19: ICASH Unclaimed Property Event, Gail Borden Public Library District (South Elgin Branch), 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- September 4: Senior Fair in Carpentersville, Dundee Township Rakow Center, 665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
- September 16 or TBA: Senior Fair in St. Charles, Details TBA
- October 14: Senior Fair in Crystal Lake, Grand Oaks Recreation Building 1401 IL-176, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Additional events are added regularly, so please visit the Events page on my website to remain up-to-date on outreach activities in the district.
IDNR, Fire Marshal Urge Fireworks Safety Ahead of July 4th
With the Fourth of July fast approaching, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the State Fire Marshal’s office are reminding Illinoisans to prioritize fireworks safety and follow state regulations.
Licensed professionals are the only ones authorized to handle display fireworks under the Illinois Explosives Act. The IDNR oversees licensing and storage certification for these explosives, while the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) regulates approved consumer fireworks that are only allowed in communities that permit them by ordinance.
Officials stressed the dangers associated with fireworks, citing 156 injuries and one death during the most recent reporting period. Mortars, roman candles, bottle rockets, and sparklers accounted for the majority of injuries.
Residents are encouraged to attend licensed public displays rather than attempt their own.
For emergencies or to report violations, contact IDNR at 217-782-9976 or OSFM at 217-785-0969.