Senator Seth Lewis’ June Newsletter
The Senate and House adjourned in the overnight hours of May 31-June 1, and legislators are now back in their home districts for the next several months. I look forward to meeting and talking with local constituents and community groups during this time. As of session adjournment, a total of 432 bills were passed by […]
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Senator Seth Lewis Rejects Record High Spending Plan for Fiscal Year 2026
Just hours before the statutory deadline of midnight, May 31, majority party legislators pushed through a record-high budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes $55.2 billion in spending. After voting against the budget and it’s supporting implementation documents, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) issued the following statement: “At a time when Illinois families and […]
Senator Seth Lewis Announces $10 Million in ITEP Grants are Coming to 24th Senate District
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) announced today that several communities and a forest preserve in the 24th Senate District are receiving Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grants totaling $10,010,910. A total of 66 projects statewide will receive ITEP grant funding to enhance community bike and pedestrian paths and trails, sidewalks, streetscape beautification, and other community […]
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 […]