Brad's Newsletter
Dear Friend,
Every year at this time I take a deep breath as Summer is winding down and kids (and parents) start getting ready to go back to school. We can see the days getting shorter and feel the urge to squeeze out just a few more days of carefree fun in the sun. At the same time, there is the excitement of new beginnings full of hope and promise. This is also a reminder for drivers to stay alert as kids walk, ride their bikes, or take the bus to school.
Dear Friend,
As June comes to an end and attention turns to officially celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday, I want to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day holiday.
As we welcome June, I hope everyone had a nice May and was able to enjoy the beautiful weather this past weekend (unless you were waiting for rain for your garden or fields!)

Spring is in full swing here in Illinois’ 10th District and back in Washington, DC – I hope you’ve been able to soak in the warm weather and plan for a fulfilling summer ahead.
***Before I get into the latest in Washington and IL-10, I did want to share some huge news – today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Trump and struck down many of his tariffs. This is a victory for American families who have been strapped by higher costs caused by these tariffs.

I am excited to share big news: with the passage of 11 bipartisan funding bills for Fiscal Year 2026, my team an
It’s pretty simple. Alex Pretti should be alive today and taking care of his patients at the VA hospital. Renee Good should be alive today and taking care of her children. ICE should not be terrorizing our cities and making us all less secure.

Our Lincolnshire office dog, Maurice, overseeing distribution of our annual ‘Holiday Card