Category: Newsletter

Woodstock Willie Predicts an Early Spring! On Friday I joined thousands in the historic Woodstock Square for Woodstock Willie’s official prognostication, and it’s official: We’re

Senate Republicans Help Convince Gov. Pritzker to Pause Budget Cuts for the Developmentally Disabled Senate Republicans are applauding a decision from the Illinois Department of

Illinois Legislative Session Begins The Illinois General Assembly kicked off the 2024 regular session on Jan. 16, and lawmakers spent much of the week in meetings with constituents and

New Director for DCFS A report on the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for 2023 shows a year’s worth of issues within

Senator Wilcox Hosts “Valentines for Seniors” Card Drive With the new year comes a new opportunity to help make seniors feel special and appreciated. Between

Last week I began highlighting noteworthy bills that take effect on January 1, 2024. In this final newsletter for 2023, I will summarize a few

As we prepare to bid 2023 a fond farewell and ring in the New Year, more than 300 new laws are set to take effect

Lawmakers Hear Testimony on AWB Rules Members of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) met December 12 to hear testimony from the Illinois State Police

32nd District residents generously donate to Toys for Tots When Phil Sweeney and Karena Bergendof of Toys for Tots stopped by my legislative office late

Senator Wilcox Hosts Fall 2023 Student Advisory Council Last week I had the honor of hosting about 50 of the brightest students from the 32nd