Upcoming Events: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Conversations with Senator Tom Bennett Building relationships, one cup at a time. At Washington Family Restaurant 1269 Peoria St #2352 Washington, IL 61571 Office Hours: Click here for the weekly office hours. Governor Signs Sen. Bennett-Sponsored Bills into Law As the 60-day deadline approaches for some of the […]
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Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett: Governor signs multiple Bennett-sponsored bills into law
As the 60-day deadline approaches for some of the Legislature’s passed bills, the Governor officially signed over 130 bills into law on July 28. Several of those bills were sponsored by Senate Republicans. Here are some notable ones sponsored by Senator Bennett: House Bill 3203 – Sponsored by Senator Bennett, this new law expands the availability of fentanyl test strips, allowing […]
Update from Senator Tom Bennett: July 28
Upcoming Events: Senior Health Fair: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saratoga Elementary School (Gymnasium) 4040 N. Division St. Morris, IL 60450 Join State Sen. Tom Bennett, State Sen. Sue Rezin, State Rep. Jed Davis, and State Rep. Jason Bunting to discuss programs and services that benefit seniors. Free admission, free refreshments, and free screenings! Vaccinations […]
Pastor Steve Jones: Keeping a Proper Focus, no Matter What Comes
In my previous article from John 21, we were reminded that Christians will face some degree of suffering as we seek to honor Christ in this broken world that we all inhabit. We also looked at the fact that disciples of Jesus are to “take up our cross daily” and follow him. This is just to say, a voluntary acceptance […]
Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett: Supreme Court Upholds SAFE-T Act
Upcoming Events: Monday, July 24, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. New District Office Open House with Senator Tom Bennett and Congressman Darin LaHood. 1715 N. DIVISION ST., STE E MORRIS, IL 60450 Join Congressman LaHood and Senator Bennett as they open their new constituent services district office. Light refreshments will be available. Friday, July 28, 2023 | 7:30 […]
Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett: IDOT’s Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Plan Released
Upcoming Events: Monday, July 24, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. New District Office Open House with Senator Tom Bennett and Congressman Darin LaHood. 1715 N. DIVISION ST., STE E MORRIS, IL 60450 Join Congressman LaHood and Senator Bennett as they open their new constituent services district office. Light refreshments will be available. Friday, July 28, 2023 | 7:30 […]
Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett: Bennett-sponsored law encourages motorcycle operators to take a two-day safety course
Young prospective motorcycle riders now have another reason to consider taking a motorcycle safety class, due to legislation sponsored by State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City), that was recently signed into law. Bennett’s legislation allows riders under 18 the option of taking Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) comprehensive motorcycle safety course and exam in lieu of the basic driving and […]
Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett: Illinois Outlaws Book Bans in Public Libraries
The Governor recently signed a new law prohibiting the banning of books. This law raises concerns about taking authority away elected local officials and the communities they represent. Advocates of local control, including Senator Bennett, argue that communities should retain the authority to determine the suitability of books in their local libraries through their elected library boards. He added that […]
Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett: New Rule Attempts to Rein in Spending for Undocumented Immigrant Healthcare
This week, after months of Republicans calling attention to the increasing costs of Illinois’ undocumented immigrant healthcare program, the Governor’s Administration filed an emergency rule attempting to rein in state spending on the program for non-citizens, which had ballooned to more than $1 billion. While the new rule temporarily suspends enrollment to the program beginning July 1 for those ages 42-64 […]
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