I am sad that my good friend, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes, is retiring. We came into the Illinois Senate together 20 years ago, and she has impressed with her intelligence, tenacity, and empathy ever since.

Putting crucial programs under RFK Jr.'s control is dangerous for students with disabilities. I am calling on Congress to stand up to President Trump and block these changes. nyti.ms/3QhqMax

His bank may have hung up on Pope Leo last month, but no phone was needed today at the Vatican. Treasurer Frerichs presented Pope Leo with an I-Cash claim for $8.65, proceeds from an abandoned PayPal account the Pope left in Illinois.

The president is way out of bounds. We won't be bullied by a dictator. More misdirection to distract from Trump's economy, where prices are going up, families are having their health care yanked away, and there aren't enough good-paying jobs. Instead, they get reckless threats.

Gov. Edgar was a gentleman and a statesman who didn’t put partisanship above the state and worked to bring people together across the aisle to learn about policy and share good ideas. He bravely faced health challenges and never stopped serving Illinois.

Pierre Ngo, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Chicago Bears, was honored at our AAPI Heritage Month event. Learn about his journey and his parents’ enduring legacy: bit.ly/3Fe5Lb7

Trump Republicans are proposing drastic cuts to health care programs and infrastructure spending to afford tax cuts for billionaires. All the while, Americans are facing higher prices due to a chaotic, incoherent trade war. yhoo.it/3Zelu0s

We're working to help nonprofits pool their money and earn better investment returns. We’d like to thank @RitaMayfield and @SenALJohnson for guiding this measure through the House and Senate, and @MyForefront, the @ILAFLCIO, Woodstock Institute, and @arcillinois for their support

Student loan debt is crushing for many young people. We're working on a plan to provide relief by helping Illinois residents refinance their loans at a lower rate. Thank you to @DelgadoRep for guiding this bill through the IL House. Next up: the IL Senate. bit.ly/4loe3xf

Our $5.29 admission day at the Rockford Discovery Center and Museum was a huge success! More than 1,100 people attended, with 300 kids decorating piggy banks. Thank you @WIFRTV for spreading the word about the importance of college savings. bit.ly/4i48qBu

Decimating local VA clinics is un-American. Illinois veterans, including in my office, rely on vital services. Veterans already paid the price for our freedom. They shouldn’t have to pay for tax cuts for Trump-Musk billionaire cronies with their health. apnews.com/article/veterans-…

Tonight, the president misled the public, making false promises he won't keep because he's focused on tax cuts for billionaires. Trump's tariffs are a tax on American families. We'll pay more. Workers will lose their jobs.

From farmers unable to sell their crops to families facing higher prices at the pump and grocery store, Trump’s tariffs will harm everyday Americans. Learn more about how these policies are impacting our communities in my latest op-ed for the Daily Herald: bit.ly/41sEAQM

Saddened by the loss of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman, who grew up in Danville, Illinois near my hometown of Gifford and starred in my favorite sports movie, Hoosiers. With a career spanning decades, he left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. bit.ly/41mdKtA

We’re teaming up with @WCIA3 in Champaign tomorrow for an I-Cash telethon! Tune in from 4:00 to 10:30 PM and see if you have any unclaimed money. Recently, we gave WCIA a tour of the Springfield vault. Read the full story: wcia.com/news/a-look-into-th…

As a senator, I made sure Rod Blagojevich was barred from holding state or local office after I voted to remove him. Our disgraced ex-governor held hostage funds for sick kids in a campaign cash shakedown. It's no surprise Trump doesn't think Blagojevich committed any crimes.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs statement on the Trump funding freeze.

Stellantis will Keep the Promise and reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant. In the words of @UAW President Shawn Fain, “This victory is a testament to the power of workers standing together and holding a billion-dollar corporation accountable.” yhoo.it/3E3ncdr

Remember to join us tomorrow for a webinar about Illinois Secure Choice! We’ll be partnering with the US Department of Labor to discuss how business owners can enable their employees to save for retirement! Follow the link to register: bit.ly/40ewomN