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 […]
Senator Seth Lewis Responds to Chicago Bears Stadium Plan and Funding Request
Officials with the Chicago Bears unveiled a new stadium plan on Wednesday that has Illinois taxpayers on the hook for half of the cost of the multi-billion-dollar project. In response to the new stadium details and cost, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) issued the following statement: “For the past several months, Illinoisans have heard stadium […]
Senator Seth Lewis Launches Summer Reading Program
To keep young minds active during the summer break from school, Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is offering first through sixth grade students from the 24th District an opportunity to participate in his summer literacy learning program. “Students need to exercise their brains,” said Lewis. “Just like exercising keeps muscles in shape, reading keeps the brain […]
SAVE THE DATE: Senator Lewis’ and Rep. Grant’s Summer Fishing Derby
Mark your calendars now so you can participate in Senator Lewis’ and Rep. Grant’s Summer Fishing Derby! Saturday, June 29 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Herrick Lake 3S580 Naperville Road, Wheaton For more information, please contact Abby at aoliver@sgop.ilga.gov.
Senator Lewis’ State Mushroom Bill Sails Through Senate
With students from the Prairie School of DuPage watching remotely from their classroom in Wheaton, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) gained unanimous Senate approval on Thursday of a state symbol bill they worked on together. Through Lewis’ Senate Bill 3514, the Calvatia Gigantea, or “Giant Puffball” is officially designated as the state mushroom. “Since November, […]