Senator Seth Lewis’ September Newsletter
First-of-Its-Kind Disability Resource & Job Placement Fair Coming to 24th District! Advocating for Illinoisans with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities (IDD) has always been incredibly important to me, and I am excited to announce that on Thursday, September 18, I will partner with State Representatives Amy Grant and Jennifer Sanalitro in hosting a resource and job […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ August Newsletter
Senator Lewis Offers FREE Museum Pass Did you know my office offers a FREE museum pass card for up to four people to visit several of Chicagoland’s world-class museums and zoos? This offer is available to residents of the 24th Senate District. From the Art Institute, to the Field Museum, to Brookfield Zoo, and the Shedd […]
Senator Lewis’ July Newsletter
Huge Turnouts for New Office Open House Events I want to thank everyone who took the time to come out for the open house events I hosted last week to launch the new office locations in Carol Stream and Wheaton. We had tremendous turnouts at both events, and it was wonderful to see such an […]
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’ 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 […]
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 […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ April Newsletter
Lewis a Leading Force in Opposition to Anti-Homeschool Bill My office has received thousands of emails and calls from those who oppose House Bill 2827, known as the Homeschool Act. The legislation seeks to put a series of new mandates in place for homeschool families and private schools. As written, I believe it represents an […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ March Newsletter
Have Your Voice Heard: File a Witness Slip Thousands of bills have been filed at the Capitol this year, so we are spending a lot of time in committees right now. Witness slips are a very useful tool that allows you to have your support or opposition added to any bill that is scheduled for […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ February Newsletter
Just a Few Days Remaining in Valentines for Seniors Program The February 7 deadline for participation in my 3rd annual “Valentines for Seniors” card drive is quickly approaching. We have received some really cute cards and drawings, but we need more submissions if we are to match last year’s numbers. Won’t you help put a […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ January 2025 Newsletter
Happy New Year to you and your family! As we embark upon a new year filled with endless possibilities, I would like to provide some information about some of the new laws that took effect on January 1, 2025. Aside from laws passed during the 2024 legislative session, on January 1, 2025, the final step […]