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Legislators return to Springfield this week for a key week of bill action. For both the Senate and the House of Representatives, bills must receive
April 13, 2026
Legislators return to Springfield this week for a key week of bill action. For both the Senate and the House of Representatives, bills must receive
Wilcox Promotes Pro-Jobs, Pro-Employee Legislation on New Podcast In last week’s newsletter, I highlighted a press conference where I helped introduce a package of bills
Lawmakers Call for Action Following Tragic Death in Chicago Following the recent tragic murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman in Chicago, Senate Republicans are raising concerns
State Senators Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry), and Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) unveiled a four-bill legislative package today aimed at supporting small businesses, providing
Survey Finds Illinois Among Least Affordable States A new survey found that most Americans believe the country is facing a cost-of-living crisis, and Illinois ranks
Non-Perishable Food Drive a Tremendous Success! I want to extend my deepest thanks to everyone who donated non-perishable food items and toiletries to my recent
Legislative Package Introduced to Provide Relief to Struggling Homeowners I am happy to report that I am co-sponsoring a package of legislative solutions to help
To celebrate area teachers during Illinois’ Teacher Appreciation Week this May, State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is launching his third annual My Inspirational Teacher Essay
Legislation Proposed to Boost Illinois Engineering Talent Pipeline This year I am championing legislation aimed at supporting Illinois engineering students and helping connect them to
Governor Presents Another Record-High Spending Plan for Illinois Last week, Governor J.B. Pritzker outlined a $56 billion spending plan for the new fiscal year that
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