Traveling Office Hours Tour Continues in 24th District
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) continue their efforts to bring the services of their local district offices to neighboring communities with a new traveling office hours event scheduled for Wednesday, May 17 in Elk Grove Village. Highly-trained constituent services staff will be on-site at the library to assist […]
Senator Lewis’ Legislative Update
Senator Lewis to host ‘Back to Business’ grant webinar on May Support of Illinois’ job creators is critical to a thriving state economy. This year I filed legislation that lifts up our businesses and helps them succeed and reach new levels of success. But my advocacy in this area is not limited to legislative endeavors. […]
Senator Lewis to host online Back to Business Grant webinar
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is partnering with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to help local businesses receive recovery funding through a state grant program implemented to help those greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m., and […]
Senator Lewis’ Cancer Screening Bill Gains Unanimous Committee Approval in Senate
Legislation that would require insurance companies to cover home saliva cancer screening tests for at-risk individuals is one step closer to becoming law in Illinois. House Bill 3202, sponsored in the Senate by State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), received unanimous approval by the Senate Insurance Committee on Tuesday. The bill previously received a unanimous vote […]
Senator Seth Lewis Responds to Foxx Decision not to Seek Reelection in 2024
On Tuesday, April 25, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced she will not seek re-election to the office she has held for two terms. Upon hearing the announcement, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) issued the following statement: “Today’s news that Kim Foxx will not seek re-election provides hope for residents of Cook County. Chicago […]
Senate Republicans discuss business agenda to support job creators, boost economic development, and attract more investment in Illinois
As Illinois’ unfriendly business climate has pushed large companies to leave the state or significantly reduce their corporate presence, members of the Senate Republican Caucus shared a package of business advocacy initiatives to help Illinois better compete, create jobs, and boost its economy. “Illinois is rich with potential, an educated workforce, and a long history of […]
Senator Lewis and Rep. Grant to partner with Wheaton Police Department for drug takeback event
Saturday, April 22 is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day, and State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) are partnering with the Wheaton Police Department for a drug drop-off event at the Wheaton Police Station. “By properly disposing of unused and expired medications, we are preventing accidental poisonings or misuse of drugs, […]
Senator Seth Lewis and Representative Jennifer Sanalitro to Host Traveling Office Hours
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) are hosting two traveling office hours events the second week of April. Highly-trained constituent services staff will be on-site to assist residents with issues involving state agencies and departments. “Representative Sanalitro and I share a legislative office in Carol Stream, and we recognize […]
Senator Lewis’ Legislative Update
Legislature reaches halfway point of 2023 spring session After several busy weeks in Springfield, we are now approaching the halfway point of the 2023 spring session. By March 10, bills had to have advanced out of a substantive committee to remain active. While there are a few loopholes that provide for additional bills to move […]
Senator Lewis Announces $3.7 million in OSLAD Grants for 24th District
Several park districts in DuPage and suburban Cook Counties will benefit from recently-announced Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants. “The 24th Senate District is home to some of the most beautiful and family-friendly parks in the state, so I was thrilled to learn that $3.7 million in OSLAD grants are coming to communities […]