DuPage Mayors & Managers Express Concerns with Statewide Zoning Authority Changes and LGDF Cuts with Senator Lewis and Representative Sanalitro
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) met with mayors from the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC) on Thursday to discuss pending legislation impacting suburban communities. Many of the attending mayors expressed concerns stemming from Governor Pritzker’s Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) Plan, which severely handicaps local control over […]
Senate Republicans Unveil Legislative Package that Improves Illinois’ Economic Competitiveness
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 relief to workers, and improving Illinois’ economic competitiveness. The proposal comes as Illinois continues to face ongoing economic challenges, including a projected half-a-million population loss over the next five years, […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ Capitol Report
Registration Portal Now Open for April 22 Mobile DMV Event in Wheaton Demand for DMV driver services transactions remains high in this region. In fact, a mobile DMV event that will be held this week in Wheaton is already full. Due to the popularity of these events, I am happy to announce that I will […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ Capitol Report
Senator Lewis Speaks at GFWC Illinois Conference It was my pleasure to speak to members of the Illinois chapter of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs during their recent statewide conference in Springfield. GFWC is a philanthropic organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. These women do extraordinary […]
Senator Seth Lewis, Senator Chapin Rose Break Down the Governor’s Budget Address
Senator Lewis to Co-Host Summer Youth Job Fair in Bloomingdale
Students and young adults aged 16-21 who want to jumpstart their careers or find summer work and internships are invited to attend a free Summer Youth Job Fair that will be hosted by State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) on Wednesday, March 18, in Bloomingdale. As an added bonus for this […]
Senator Seth Lewis Co-Sponsors Legislation to Boost Illinois Engineering Talent Pipeline
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is co-sponsoring new legislation aimed at supporting Illinois engineering students and engaging them in the state engineering workforce after graduation. Senate Minority Leader John Curran is the bill’s chief sponsor. Senate Bill 3855 creates the Engineering Students of Illinois Scholarship Act and seeks to provide scholarships for engineering students attending an […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ Capitol Report
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 begins July 1, 2026. As one of the budgeteers for the Senate Republicans, I appreciate the work that goes into assembling a budget proposal, but am concerned about attempts to […]
Senator Seth Lewis Responds to Provisions of Senate Bill 3572
After reading the full text of Senate Bill 3572, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) issued the following statement: “Every legislator has the right to file legislation they believe aligns with the priorities in their districts, but as a lawmaker I have a responsibility to evaluate bills and support the positions of my constituents. I have […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ Capitol Report
Senator Lewis Named 2026 Outstanding Legislator of the Year by IAPD I am extremely proud and humbled to announce that I was recently presented with the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ (IAPD) Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award. The presentation took place at the organization’s annual conference in Chicago. As a lawmaker, I currently represent […]