Senator Seth Lewis’ End of Session Report
The residents of the 24th District sent me to Springfield to find bipartisan solutions to the state’s most pressing problems and to make Illinois a place where people want to live, rather than leave. I have worked very hard to form and nurture relationships with both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, and as a result, I […]
$180.273 Million in Transportation Improvement Projects Coming to 24th District in New IDOT Multi-Year Plan
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has released its updated multi-year transportation improvement plan, and State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is pleased to announce that a total of $180,273,000 in IDOT funds is being channeled toward projects in the 24th Senate District. Of this, $154,159 is slated for state highway improvements within the district, and […]
Senator Seth Lewis Receives National Safety Council’s Advocacy in Safety Award for Illinois
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is pleased to announce that he has received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Advocacy in Safety Award for Illinois. The award recognizes the impact individuals have had on safety in their communities and shows appreciation for collaborative efforts to improve workplace and roadway safety goals. “It is a distinct honor […]
Senator Seth Lewis Votes Against Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
On May 26, Senate Democrats pushed through a Fiscal Year 2025 budget that includes record spending and nearly $1 billion in tax hikes. In response to the Senate’s passage of the budget, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), who voted against it, released the following statement: “As lawmakers, we have a duty to create a budget […]
Senator Lewis Passes Resolution Designating Portion of Rt. 38 as U.S. Army SSG Robert J. Miller Memorial Highway
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) honored U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Robert H. Miller on May 25 with the Senate’s passage of House Joint Resolution 60, which names a section of Illinois Route 38 (Roosevelt Road) in Wheaton in the fallen soldier’s honor. Specifically, the section of Rt. 38 in Wheaton between County Farm Road and […]
Lewis’ Bipartisan Bill Creating Official State Mushroom Heads to Governor
With widespread bipartisan support received in both chambers of the General Assembly, legislation sponsored by State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) to designate an official state mushroom now moves to the Governor’s desk for final action. Through Senate Bill 3514, the Calvatia Gigantea, or “Giant Puffball” is officially designated as Illinois’ state mushroom. The idea for […]
Attention Employers! Sen. Lewis and Reps. Grant and Sanalitro are Hosting a Job Fair!
If you would like to have a booth at this fair, reserve your spot today! Call or email your contact information to Julie to ensure you have a spot at this popular event!
Senator Seth Lewis Brings $1.25 Million Funding Request Before Senate Appropriations Committee for Stoplight Improvement in Wheaton
With the Fiscal Year 2025 budget beginning to take shape, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is trying to get a $1.25 million appropriation included to help address a significant safety concern on Roosevelt Road in Wheaton. On Wednesday, Lewis made his case before the Senate Appropriations Committee, and leading up to the hearing, 352 witness […]
With less than one month to go, session hits high gear in Springfield
Senator Lewis Joins Senate Minority Leader to Push Public Safety Reforms in Springfield On May 1, I joined Senate Minority Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) for a Capitol press conference where we highlighted legislation that addresses an issue of growing concern in the suburbs- fleeing and eluding the police. We were joined by Naperville Police […]
Senator Seth Lewis Seeks Clarification on Bears Stadium Plan from IL Sports Facilities Authority During Appropriations Committee Hearing
Just days after representatives of the Chicago Bears unveiled a multi-billion-dollar plan for a new lakefront stadium in Chicago, State Senator Seth Lewis, Minority Spokesperson for the Senate Appropriations- Public Safety & Infrastructure Committee, asked some pointed questions of leaders of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (ISFA) when they appeared before the committee with their […]