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In the second part of the summaries of new laws taking effect on January 1, 2026, I am highlighting new laws that focus on supporting

I’m proud to announce that last week I was named the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association’s (IRTBA) first-ever Legislator of the Year. It was

Democrats Fail to Act on Tax Relief for Tipped Workers Despite Illinoisans across the state struggling under the rising costs of living, Governor Pritzker and

Happy Thanksgiving to All! As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to take a moment to thank you for the opportunity and privilege of serving you and

DeWitte Honors Local Veterans During Appreciation Event in St. Charles I have always been proud to live in a community like St Charles, that consistently

DeWitte Hosts 6th Annual Fall Youth Advisory Council Last week it was a privilege to host 60 of this region’s brightest high school students from

Controversial Transit Legislation Passes General Assembly After two years of public hearings and multiple proposals for funding streams, Springfield Democrats rammed through a sweeping public

Transit Top of Mind as Lawmakers Return to Springfield for Final Days of Veto Session As you may have heard, Chicago-area transit agencies have released

State Lawmakers Return for Veto Session State lawmakers were back in Springfield last week for the first two days of the annual fall Veto Session.

Madigan Reports to Prison; Republicans Continue to Push for Ethics Reform Yesterday, October 13, disgraced former Speaker of the House Mike Madigan reported to prison.