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I hope you’re enjoying the fall season and all of the activities that come along with it! At the end of this month, I’ll be heading back to Springfield for veto session. Each fall, the General Assembly reconvenes after regular session to reassess legislation that has been vetoed by the Governor and to pass or […]

I have some very exciting news to share with you! Last month, my husband Patrick and I welcomed our daughter, Hattie Saoirse Croke, to the family. We are overjoyed with the new addition, and big brother and sister P.J. and Mary Pearl are very excited that they have us officially outnumbered! Towards the end of […]

Happy August! Over the past few weeks, my office and I have been stopping in at events throughout the district, attending community meetings, and sitting down with constituents and advocates to begin working on our legislative priorities for the upcoming session. I’m happy to share that I recently filed HB 4112, which will expand private […]

I hope you’re enjoying the start of summer! I love spending time in the district and seeing so many familiar faces at neighborhood events, community meetings, and out taking advantage of the warm weather. For my team and me, this summer is off to a great start! Last month, Governor Pritzker signed my legislation to […]

Last month, the 103rd General Assembly concluded the Spring 2023 legislative session! The House and Senate worked together to pass 565 bills, which now head to Governor JB Pritzker to be signed into law. I am proud of what we accomplished to make our state a better place, and I am thrilled to share with […]

Following spring break recess, the General Assembly returned to Springfield for the final few weeks of session before adjournment in late May. I have a few updates for you on the progress we’ve made to move some of my top legislative priorities forward. Two of my bills, HB1186 and HB3425, have moved out of their […]

Happy Spring! I hope you are enjoying the warmer weather and the extra minutes of sunshine. While you are preparing for all of the spring festivities the district has to offer, I want to share a few of my favorites with you: One of my favorite activities is visiting the local farmers markets with my family. The […]

I hope you are enjoying the mild winter weather and looking ahead to spring just around the corner! I’ve been busy in Springfield working alongside members in committee meetings and on the House floor to push important legislation forward that will have a positive impact on our communities. Last month, Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered his […]

I hope you are staying warm and that your 2023 is off to a great start. Just a few weeks ago, I was sworn into the 103rd General Assembly for my second term as your State Representative. I’m proud of what we were able to accomplish in my first term, including passing legislation to expand […]

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays with your loved ones and are entering 2023 feeling rested and ready for an exciting new year. I am currently in Springfield for lame duck session before the new term begins next week. We are working on a number of bills to improve our state, and I look […]