Senator Seth Lewis’ May Newsletter
Legislators in Springfield for Final Four Weeks of Session The Senate and House will be in Springfield for the next four weeks with hopes of completing our legislative business prior to our scheduled adjournment date of May 31. In addition to vetting and voting on bills that recently came over to the Senate from the […]
Over $126,500 Coming to School Libraries in 24th Senate District
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is pleased to announce that several school libraries in the 24th Senate District are receiving a combined $126,570.71 in state library grants this year. The 24th Senate District allocations are as follows: Addison School District 4 $2,849.70 Arlington Heights Township High School District 214 $10,583.72 Benjamin School District 25 $850.00 […]
Chicago Tribune Opinion Piece: Just Trust Chicago? Not When It Comes to Public Transit
By State Senator Seth Lewis Chicago’s leaders are asking suburban taxpayers to take a “leap of faith”— to trust them with the future of public transit. But after years of financial mismanagement, runaway debt, and bailout demands, that trust has long been broken. A financial crisis is looming—one that could reshape public transit and strip […]
Senator Seth Lewis to Co-Host Mobile DMV Event in Wheaton
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) are hosting the Secretary of State’s Mobile Driver Services team for a mobile SOS event on Saturday, May 10. The 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM event will take place at Sen. Lewis’ and Rep. Grant’s shared legislative office at 416 E. Roosevelt Road (Suite […]
Senator Lewis, Representative Sanalitro to Partner with Department on Aging for “Medicaid 101” Information Session
Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) invite those interested in learning more about the federal Medicare program to attend a free informational session that will be held in Itasca on Tuesday, May 6. “The federal Medicare system can be tricky to navigate, and it is important that enrollees ensure they […]
Senator Lewis Applauds Broad Bipartisan Passage of Food Safety Bill
Bipartisan legislation that would ban two dangerous food additives in Illinois sailed through the Illinois Senate on Thursday. State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) was the leading Senate Republican on the bill and worked closely with Chief Sponsor Willie Preston (D-Chicago) on its bipartisan passage. “Today, Illinoisans are unknowingly consuming foods that are harmful due to […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ Motorcycle Safety Bill Clears Senate
Senate Bill 2075, which aims to expand access to motorcycle safety training and lower its costs, successfully cleared the state Senate on Wednesday with unanimous support. State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), who serves as the bill’s Chief Senate Sponsor, celebrated the bipartisan sponsorship and approval of the legislation. Currently, Illinois has only one official Cycle […]
Senator Seth Lewis to Co-Host Youth Job Fair in Carol Stream
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 Job Fair that will be hosted by State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) on April 24 in Carol Stream. State Representatives Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) and Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) are co-hosting […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ April Newsletter
Lewis a Leading Force in Opposition to Anti-Homeschool Bill My office has received thousands of emails and calls from those who oppose House Bill 2827, known as the Homeschool Act. The legislation seeks to put a series of new mandates in place for homeschool families and private schools. As written, I believe it represents an […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ March Newsletter
Have Your Voice Heard: File a Witness Slip Thousands of bills have been filed at the Capitol this year, so we are spending a lot of time in committees right now. Witness slips are a very useful tool that allows you to have your support or opposition added to any bill that is scheduled for […]