Never Too Early to Learn About Government On Monday I enjoyed spending time with Mrs. Brix’s 4th Grade Class at East Peoria District 86. Visiting area schools and talking to…

    Photo courtesy of Matt Dayhoff / Journal Star The former Hanna City Work Camp stands deserted in 2003 near Hanna City. Today, the House Executive Committee approved legislation…

On Wednesday, the Illinois House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation to ensure families of servicemembers do not face additional burdens after losing their loved one in service to our country….

Proud to Support Local Fire Fighters Last weekend I was proud to support the Northern Tazewell Fire District’s Annual Chili Supper with some of my family. As always, the food…

Peoria/County legislative breakfast Last Friday, I participated in the Peoria City/County legislative breakfast with many local officials and a few of my colleagues; we then provided an in-depth Springfield update…

Governor Bruce Rauner revealed his annual budget address today during a joint session of the Illinois House and Senate. State Representative Mike Unes (R-Pekin) released the following statement: “Today, the…

House takes moment of silence in honor of George Shadid   Before the House of Representatives on Tuesday we held a moment of silence in honor of George Shadid. Peoria…

Welcoming Mid-West Truckers Association to Peoria I was proud to welcome the Mid-West Truckers Association to Peoria for their annual conference. It was nice to see so many familiar faces…

In response to another devastating accident on IL Rte. 24 and Cameron Lane on October 12th—this time involving a young mother and her toddler, which resulted in the mother’s loss…

Today is a sad day in Illinois.  It’s a day in which I take no joy.  Today my thoughts are with the people of my district and across this state….