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…

Greetings and happy autumn! The fall season brings spectacular weather to the Midwest and Illinois and I hope you are enjoying the foliage and scenery around the 97th District these…

PLAINFIELD – On Wednesday, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) released a property tax relief plan rooted in pension reform. This 23-year plan aims to reduce property taxes by 50% to…

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…