SAVE THE DATE: Senator Lewis & Rep. Grant to Host Senior Expo on August 28
New Laws Taking Effect on July 1
Starting July 1, a wide range of new laws will take effect across Illinois. These measures cover everything from human rights and education to health care, insurance, judiciary, and more. The following list includes both new laws taking effect and components of eistinglaws taking effect. Here’s a look at what’s going into law: STATE BUDGET […]
Senator Craig Wilcox’s Capitol Report
Senator Wilcox Tours Businesses in Lake Villa, Cary When I’m not in Springfield, I enjoy touring local businesses and talking with owners and employees. It is extremely helpful to engage with our local job creators to discuss their challenges, successes, and to find ways that I can help them grow and thrive. Last week I […]
Senator Seth Lewis to Host Open House Events to Showcase Two New Office Locations
In an effort to better serve the constituents of the 24th Senate District, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) has moved his primary office to a larger location in Carol Stream, and has opened a satellite office in Wheaton. To officially launch the new office locations, Lewis and the State Representatives who will share the spaces […]
Senator Seth Lewis to Host ICASH Unclaimed Property Event in Wood Dale
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is partnering with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office on Thursday, June 18, with hopes of connecting residents of the 24th Senate District with more than $5 billion in unclaimed property and cash. From 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Wood Dale Public Library, attendees can meet with a counselor from […]
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 […]
Mark Your Calendars for My Senior Fair in Roselle!
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 […]