Illinois State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-West Dundee)
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Recent News About Illinois State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-West Dundee)
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Senator Don DeWitte criticizes increased state spending under governor amid community outreach efforts
State Senator Don DeWitte has raised concerns about the rapid growth of Illinois state government spending under Governor JB Pritzker, noting a nearly 40 percent increase over seven years.
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DeWitte and Ugaste announce free document shredding and food drive in Elburn
State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) and State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) will host a free document shredding event and food drive at the Elburn Town & Country Public Library on October 4 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.
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Senator Don DeWitte reflects on Jim Edgar’s legacy; announces district events
Jim Edgar, the 38th Governor of Illinois who served from 1991 to 1999, died on September 14, 2025, after battling pancreatic cancer.
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Senator DeWitte invites public submissions for Veterans Day display at Illinois Capitol
State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) is inviting families from the 33rd Senate District to participate in a Veterans Day display at the Illinois Capitol Rotunda.
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Illinois Sen. Don DeWitte announces local events amid response to Charlie Kirk assassination
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed during a public speaking event at Utah Valley University last Wednesday.
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Senator Don DeWitte announces Senior Expo for St. Charles residents
State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) will host a Senior Expo on Tuesday, September 16 in St. Charles, partnering with nearly 50 agencies that focus on senior needs.
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Illinois Sen. Don DeWitte highlights education tax credits, senior events & new laws
Illinois families and educators have access to several tax credits as students return to school this fall.
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Senator Don DeWitte plans Senior Expo for area residents on September 4
State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) will host a Senior Expo in Carpentersville on Thursday, September 4.
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Senator DeWitte hosts successful ICASH event; comments on college aid bill and redistricting
More than $100,000 in unclaimed property was returned to residents at a recent ICASH event hosted by Senator Don DeWitte in South Elgin.
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Senior driver testing changes among several bills signed into law backed by Sen. DeWitte
Legislation sponsored by Illinois State Senator Don DeWitte (R-West Dundee) to change driving test requirements for seniors has been signed into law.
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Audit finds continued issues at DCFS; new laws target farming and disability rights
A recent audit from the Illinois Auditor General has found that the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continues to struggle with longstanding problems.
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Senator Don DeWitte hosts unclaimed property event for 33rd District residents
State Senator Don DeWitte is organizing an event in partnership with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office to help residents of the 33rd Senate District locate and claim unclaimed property and cash.
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Upcoming events scheduled for constituents across Illinois’ 33rd Senate District
Senator Don DeWitte has announced a series of upcoming events for residents in Illinois’ 33rd District, focusing on constituent services and community engagement.
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Senator DeWitte issues statement after recovery of missing kayaker in Fox River
The body of a missing kayaker was found early Thursday morning near the Great Western Trail Bridge after a two-day search along the Fox River in St. Charles.
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Senator Don DeWitte distributes end-of-session report; addresses SNAP error rates
Each year, Illinois State Senator Don DeWitte sends an End of Session report to residents in the 33rd District.
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Illinois Senator Don DeWitte announces retirement after current term
Senator Don DeWitte has announced his decision not to seek re-election at the end of his current Senate term.
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Senator Donald DeWitte announces he will not seek re-election
Illinois State Senator Donald P. DeWitte, representing the 33rd Senate District, announced that he will not seek re-election after his current term ends.
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Illinois approves record-high budget amid revenue surge
Democrat lawmakers in Illinois have approved a record-high budget despite the state collecting $54 billion in tax revenue last year.
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Illinois enacts diverse laws covering budget, human rights, education starting July
Starting July 1, a series of new laws will come into effect across Illinois, encompassing areas such as human rights, education, healthcare, insurance, and the judiciary.
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Pritzker seeks third term amid rising spending; officials stress July Fourth safety
Last week, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced his intention to seek a third term in office.