Two of the largest fiscal issues facing Illinois for the past few decades have been our unfunded pension liability and our sky-high property taxes. While there is still work to…

SPRINGFIELD – This month, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) introduced legislation to provide property tax relief for Illinoisans. House Bill 5834 would begin the Education Property Tax Relief Fund for…

Greetings! We had a little bit of December in November this week, but that didn’t stop us from our veto session down in Springfield. We met on Tuesday and Wednesday…

SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday during the fall legislative veto session, a resolution honoring heroic police action that was introduced by State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was adopted in the Illinois…

The end of Year 2022 Daylight Saving Time will come just after midnight on November 5-6, 2022.  The exact time of the changeover will be 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, at…

97th District-Area Warming Centers – Will County 95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr., Naperville, IL 630-420-6009 M-F 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday…

PLAINFIELD – This National Adoption Month, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is highlighting resources available on his website for families interested in adoption in Illinois. National Adoption Month began in…

This month, we are welcoming a season of gratitude. I wish you happy and peaceful celebrations as we approach the holiday season. In two weeks, the General Assembly is back…

While we prepare our costumes and homes for trick-or-treaters this Monday, now is a good opportunity to consider the trick-or-treaters who may have different needs than others. Below are some…

PLAINFIELD – Next week, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is hosting a College Financial Aid & FAFSA Workshop in Plainfield. Rep. Batinick invites constituents on Tuesday, October 25th from 6:30…

Halloween is coming, and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans that two out of every five fires are started by candles. Tips on how to…