01
Barrington Road Interchange
Assisted in negotiations with IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, and the Governor's office to secure additional funding and complete the I-90 / Barrington Road full interchange in 2016.
Accomplishments & awards
The record, in detail.
Major projects delivered for the district, signature legislation, and recognition from civic and professional organizations across Illinois.
Accomplishments
02
Audit-Based Funding Act (2015)
Introduced legislation requiring appropriations committees to use independent audit reports when setting budgets — tying state spending to documented performance.
03
Grant Accountability & Transparency Act
Authored legislation safeguarding taxpayer dollars in direct response to documented grant abuse — establishing a uniform framework for awarding and monitoring state grants.
04
Park District Funding
Secured state funding for special-needs playground equipment at SD54 Eisenhower Jr. High and supported facility improvements across the Hanover Park and Streamwood park districts.
05
Performance-Based Funding for Higher Education
Served on the task force that helped move Illinois public universities to a performance-based funding model.
06
Ended Legislative Scholarships
Co-sponsored and championed legislation ending the controversial legislative scholarship program — a long-standing transparency reform.
Awards & recognition
- 2014
Friend of Tourism Award
Illinois Council of Convention & Visitor Bureaus
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Illinois Office of Tourism Lincoln Award
Recognition for promoting Illinois tourism.
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Legislator of the Year
Illinois Psychological Association
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Illinois Hero Award
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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Legislator of the Year
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders
- Sept 2013
WINGS Purple Tie Recognition
Honored with a timepiece by Women In Need Growing Stronger for work supporting homeless and abused women and children.
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Great Citizen Award
Village of Hoffman Estates — for securing assistance for the Hoffman Estates football program.