Don DeWitte

DeWitte is offering a petition that Illinois residents can sign to urge the repeal of the act, which is set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2023.

He also is offering a petition that Illinois residents can sign to urge the repeal, according to a news release from DeWitte’s office.

A free Senior Health Fair set for Wednesday in Carpentersville will offer flu shots and health screenings and host a variety of local vendors who will be on hand to discuss programs and services that benefit seniors.

A constituent services expert from DeWitte’s office will be available to meet with constituents at several scheduled events.

State Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-McHenry, will host a series of Conversations Untapped events in May and June in an effort to “connect with his constituents in the 32th Senate District.”

DeWitte, a Republican, was appointed to the Illinois State Senate in 2018 and is the former mayor of St. Charles

To help remember veterans and honor their service this Veterans Day, local legislators are encouraging constituents to submit a tribute and photo to be displayed on the annual Veterans Day “Wall of Honor” in the Illinois Capitol.

The two lawmakers charged Gov. JB Pritzker with “overreach” for repeatedly invoking emergency powers and governing by executive order.

A bill sponsored by a St. Charles Republican and signed into law this month provides units of government with a wider variety of investment tools for reserve funds.

Three state senators will host a town hall later this month at Crystal Lake City Hall to mark the end of the spring legislative session and provide constituents with an update on legislation and the budget.

Three McHenry County state senators are among the 18 Republicans backing the legislation

Suburban lawmakers hold 33 seats across five committees related to appropriations or education and six seats on Senate ethics committee

Bill was sponsored by state Sen. Don DeWitte, who represents areas in McHenry and Kane counties