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 […]
Senator Seth Lewis Named 2026 Outstanding Legislator of the Year by the Illinois Association of Park Districts

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) was presented with the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ (IAPD) Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award during the organization’s annual conference in Chicago on January 30. “I recognize how vital our park systems are for our communities, and it has been a privilege to work collaboratively with local park district […]
News from Senator Seth Lewis

Senator Seth Lewis Leads Bipartisan Illinois Trade Delegation to UAE Emirates to Build Relationships and Attract Investment to Illinois I recently had the privilege of leading a bipartisan delegation from Illinois to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen relationships and advance opportunities for investment, tourism, and cultural and educational exchange between Illinois and the […]
A Message from Senator Seth Lewis to the People of the 24th District

The start of a new year is always filled with promise. It is a moment when we naturally pause to reflect on where we have been, recalibrate our priorities, and set a course for where we want to go next. While many of us do this in our personal lives, the arrival of 2026 offers […]
Senator Seth Lewis Leads Bipartisan Illinois Trade Delegation to the United Arab Emirates to Build Relationships and Attract Investment to Illinois

Illinois State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) recently led a bipartisan delegation from Illinois to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen relationships and advance opportunities for investment, tourism, and cultural and educational exchange between Illinois and the UAE. The group spent three days in Abu Dhabi and three days in Dubai. The delegation included elected […]