Cannabis Legalization Legislation Filed Specifics: Illinois residents (21+) could possess up to an ounce (30 grams) of marijuana, and non-residents half an ounce (15 grams). Adults could also have up…

The I-80 Coalition was founded in 2018 with the purpose of accelerating the completion of the IDOT I-80 Project by the end of 2023. The Will County Center for Economic…

The Illinois General Assembly is running at full steam from now until scheduled adjournment on May 31st. In the next few weeks we need to pass a budget and we…

Frankfort, IL… State Representative Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) invites residents of the 37th Legislative House District to take advantage of a free document shredding event on Saturday, May 11th in New Lenox. “Identity theft is a…

Chicago, IL… Today State Representative Margo McDermed (R- Mokena) toured the Illinois State Police Chicago Crime lab and learned firsthand what the ISP is doing to address the DNA backlog…

Hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend with your families. The Illinois General Assembly is on Spring Break. We will return on April 30th and remain in session until…

Springfield, IL… A measure introduced by State Representative Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) to mandate the tracking of sexual assault kits was overwhelmingly approved by the Illinois House of Representatives. Rep. McDermed previously passed legislation in…

Frankfort, IL… State Representative Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) is hosting a forum on the Governor’s proposed measure to amend the Illinois Constitution to remove the flat tax provision. Rep. McDermed will…

SPRINGFIELD—State Representative Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) welcomed two 37th District residents Margaret Farina and Sarah Stoliker to Springfield on Tuesday for a women’s brunch that honored the contributions of emerging female…