State Sen. Donald P. Dewitte (R-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Sen. Donald P. Dewitte (R-Ill.)
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Senator Don DeWitte earns high marks from Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Senator DeWitte Earns 97% on IMA Legislative Scorecard
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Senator DeWitte invites public input on Chicago-Rockford rail line revival
State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) is inviting residents of northern Kane and southern McHenry Counties to attend one of two upcoming public meetings to learn about and provide feedback on a proposal to re-establish intercity passenger rail service from Chicago to Rockford, with intermediate stops planned in Elgin, Huntley, and Belvidere.
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Senators collaborate with IL Tollway for new IPASS sticker system
State Senators Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) and Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) are collaborating with the Illinois Tollway to assist motorists in updating their IPASS technology from plastic transponders to new stickers. The event will take place on September 9 in Algonquin.
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Local legislators host roundtable discussing first responder challenges
On August 27, the offices of State Senators Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) and Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), along with State Representatives Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva), partnered with the Elgin Community College Center for Emergency Services in Burlington to host their annual First Responders Roundtable. More than 60 first responders from communities in Kane, McHenry, and DeKalb Counties participated in the discussion. The event featured remarks by Ron Two Bulls, Senior Director of Academic Programming and Public Safety Training at the Center for...
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Federal judge rules against Illinois law banning guns on public transport
On Friday, a federal judge in Rockford issued a ruling in response to a 2022 lawsuit challenging an Illinois law that prohibits concealed carry permit holders from carrying firearms on public transportation. U.S. District Judge Iain Johnston ruled in favor of the four plaintiffs, exempting them from the decade-old statute.
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Longmeadow Parkway opens toll-free; discussions held on public safety staffing issues
Longmeadow Parkway Opens as Toll-Free Crossing Over Fox River
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State Senator Don DeWitte announces over $243K in grants for district libraries
State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) has announced that four library districts in the 33rd Senate District, serving more than 164,000 people, will receive a combined $243,986 in state library grants.
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Senator DeWitte tours local businesses receiving IMA grants
State Senator Don DeWitte and Representative Dan Ugaste recently toured Bison Gear and Engineering Corporation in St. Charles and Continental Envelope in Geneva, presenting Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) Grants funded by the Illinois Manufacturing Association (IMA). These grants aim to support local businesses in enhancing employee skillsets and productivity.
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Republicans criticize Democratic policies amid Chicago convention
This week, Democrats from across the nation are gathering in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, an event that has drawn on local, state, and federal taxpayer resources to host and safeguard the thousands expected to flock to Illinois’ largest city.
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Senate Republicans criticize Illinois Democrats' record ahead of DNC event in Chicago
As Democratic leaders from across the nation arrive in Chicago in the coming days, they will be greeted by banners proclaiming that “Illinois Democrats Deliver.” On Friday, August 16, State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) joined several of his Senate Republican colleagues to outline what Governor JB Pritzker and legislative Democrats have delivered to Illinois families.
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Illinois passes law allowing counties to lease high-speed fiber-optic networks
Pro-taxpayer legislation sponsored by State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) that enables counties to lease out their high-speed fiber optic cables has been signed into law.
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Lawmakers participate in diaper drive benefiting Kane and Kendall counties
State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles), State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva), and their offices are participating in a Diaper Drive to benefit not-for-profit groups in southern Kane and Kendall counties. This Diaper Drive has been organized by the Fox Valley United Way.
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DeWitte highlights legislative concerns amid rising crime rates
When constituents attended a recent DMV event hosted by Senator Don DeWitte, they received an unexpected benefit. Representatives from the Illinois Tollway were present to assist attendees in upgrading their plastic IPASS transponders to new sticker technology. Nearly all individuals who registered for DMV services also took advantage of this opportunity.
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Senator DeWitte addresses chamber of commerce; highlights key legislative updates
Senator Don DeWitte recently presented a bipartisan session review to the St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce, alongside Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora). This marked their second collaborative update this summer for their shared communities. DeWitte and Holmes explained that approximately 80% of legislation in the Senate receives unanimous support from both parties, 10% gains bipartisan backing, and only 10% results in party-line votes.
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Senator Don DeWitte continues summer traveling office hours in Geneva and Carpentersville
State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) is continuing his summer traveling office hours tour across the 33rd District, with August events scheduled in Geneva and Carpentersville.
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IPASS returns to St. Charles; new legislative updates and community events announced
The Illinois Tollway will return to St. Charles on Wednesday, July 31, for an encore IPASS on Demand event. This event will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the shared St. Charles office of Senator Don DeWitte and Representative Dan Ugaste. Attendees are advised to know their license plate numbers as it is tied to the new sticker for faster service.
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IPASS encore event scheduled as turnout exceeds expectations
Turnout for the July 10 IPASS on Demand event held by State Rep. Dan Ugaste and Senator Don DeWitte in St. Charles exceeded expectations, with over 100 individuals exchanging their plastic IPASS transponders for new stickers being phased in by the Illinois Tollway.
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Illinois sees significant resident exodus due to high taxes
New data from the Internal Revenue Service reveals that in 2022, over 87,000 Illinois residents relocated to other states due to high taxes. This migration resulted in nearly $10 billion in income leaving Illinois, significantly affecting the state's economy. Chicago was noted for having the third-highest rate of domestic population loss in the country.
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Senator DeWitte denounces violence aimed at former President Trump
Senator DeWitte has issued a statement condemning the recent violence directed at former President Donald Trump. In his remarks, DeWitte expressed concern over the current political climate and the extreme measures some individuals may resort to.
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Burke sentenced; new laws take effect; DeWitte announces community events
Democrat Ed Burke, Chicago’s longest-serving alderman and a longtime ally of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, has been sentenced to prison in the latest high-profile corruption case in Illinois. Burke was convicted on 13 charges of bribery, racketeering, and extortion. He received a two-year prison sentence and a $2 million fine for leveraging his position to improperly influence business dealings for personal gain.