Students from the Prairie School of DuPage in Wheaton made history on Monday when Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3514 into law. The bill designates the Calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the “giant puffball,” as the official mushroom of Illinois. State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) sponsored the bill on behalf of the students.
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) invite all seniors to join them for a Senior Expo on Tuesday, August 20 in Roselle. The event will take place from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Clauss Rec Center, located at the Roselle Park District, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Roselle, IL. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
The residents of the 24th District sent me to Springfield to find bipartisan solutions to the state’s most pressing problems and to make Illinois a place where people want to live, rather than leave. I have worked very hard to form and nurture relationships with both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, and as a result, I enjoyed many legislative successes this year.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has released its updated multi-year transportation improvement plan. State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) announced that $180,273,000 in IDOT funds will be allocated to projects in the 24th Senate District. Of this total, $154,159 is designated for state highway improvements within the district, and $26,114,000 is set aside for local highway enhancements. For the current fiscal year alone, $71.110 million is earmarked for various projects.
Free family fun is coming to Wheaton as State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) host a free youth fishing derby on Saturday, June 29 at Herrick Lake in Wheaton. Youth participants are not required to have a fishing license.
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) has announced that he has received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Advocacy in Safety Award for Illinois. The award acknowledges individuals' contributions to safety in their communities and appreciates collaborative efforts to enhance workplace and roadway safety.
On May 26, Senate Democrats approved a Fiscal Year 2025 budget that includes record spending and nearly $1 billion in tax increases. In response to the Senate’s passage of the budget, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), who voted against it, released a statement.
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) honored U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Robert H. Miller on May 25 with the Senate’s passage of House Joint Resolution 60, which names a section of Illinois Route 38 (Roosevelt Road) in Wheaton in the fallen soldier’s honor. Specifically, the section of Rt. 38 in Wheaton between County Farm Road and Winfield Road will be known as the “U.S. Army SSG Robert J. Miller Memorial Highway.”
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) to designate an official state mushroom has advanced to the Governor’s desk for final action after receiving widespread bipartisan support in both chambers of the General Assembly.
Senator Lewis, along with Representatives Grant and Sanalitro, are organizing a job fair aimed at connecting employers with potential employees. The event will provide an opportunity for businesses to showcase their job openings and interact directly with job seekers.
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) has contested the claims of the Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU), which recently saw 600 members take a taxpayer-funded day off to demand an additional $1 billion in state funding for Chicago Public Schools. According to Sen. Lewis, recent funding figures challenge many of the assertions made by the CTU.
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) proposed a $1.25 million funding request before the Senate Appropriations Committee for a stoplight improvement in Wheaton on May 8, 2024.
Illinois Senator Lewis has been actively involved in pushing for various legislative reforms in Springfield as the session hits high gear. Addressing the pressing issue of public safety, Senator Lewis, alongside Senate Minority Leader John Curran, emphasized the need to strengthen penalties for fleeing and eluding the police. Senator Lewis highlighted the importance of prioritizing public safety to make Illinois a desirable place to live.Senator Lewis also engaged with high school students during the Spring Student Advisory Council meeting, providing them with a platform...
On May 1, 2024, Senator Seth Lewis, the Minority Spokesperson for the Senate Appropriations- Public Safety & Infrastructure Committee, raised questions during a hearing with the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (ISFA) regarding the proposed new lakefront stadium for the Chicago Bears.Senator Lewis emphasized the importance of clarifying facts amidst speculation, stating, “The rumor mill has been running wild since last week’s new stadium proposal announcement, and I felt we needed to separate fact from fiction.” He also highlighted that the ISFA's ability to proceed...
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) has voiced his concerns regarding the new stadium plan unveiled by the Chicago Bears, which would require Illinois taxpayers to cover half of the project's costs. In a statement issued in response to the stadium details and funding arrangement, Senator Lewis highlighted the importance of accountability for both taxpayers and fans.Senator Lewis, serving as the Minority Spokesperson for the Appropriations-Public Safety & Infrastructure Committee, expressed his intentions to closely scrutinize the Sports Finance Authority's Fiscal Year...