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‘They want to work’: Suburbanites with disabilities find opportunity at Carol Stream expo

“I think it’s wonderful they have this for families with children with disabilities,” the Bolingbrook mom said.

Hundreds of suburbanites took in the exhibits at the event organized by state Sen. Seth Lewis of Bartlett.

It was the second expo Lewis sponsored after supporting the Dignity of Pay Act, which the Illinois General Assembly passed in November 2024."


Question of the day: 2025 Golden Horseshoe Awards

"The 2025 Golden Horseshoe Award for Best Republican Illinois State Senator goes to Seth Lewis."


Sen. Seth Lewis: Just trust Chicago? Not when it comes to public transit

"Chicago’s leaders are asking suburban taxpayers to take a “leap of faith”— to trust them with the future of public transit. But after years of financial mismanagement, runaway debt, and bailout demands, that trust has long been broken."


Sen. Seth Lewis: Suburban and downstate taxpayers are not Mayor Brandon Johnson’s piggy bank

"This is not a Republican or Democrat issue. I have yet to meet an Illinoisan living outside of Chicago who wants to pay more taxes so the state can continually bail out the City of Chicago."


Chicago Tribune Editorial: Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas, Laura Ellman, Dennis Reboletti, Seth Lewis, Karina Villa, Dan McConchie, Bill Robertson for Illinois Senate

"Lewis, an experienced and relatively moderate Republican voice with a strong track record of service, clearly is the best choice in this district. He has our endorsement."


Endorsement: Lewis for Illinois Senate Dist. 24

"Lewis has co-sponsored legislation with numerous suburban Democrats on other issues, so he's proven he can find common ground. Lewis is endorsed."


Funding Released for Transit Improvements Throughout Lewis' 45th District

“This funding will bring necessary improvements to make our transit systems better, more efficient, and safer for the long-term,” said Rep. Lewis. “This is a huge amount of funding that will ignite the local economy but also enable the entire state of Illinois to be more attractive as a transit hub.”


Lewis Legislation to Create the Indian American Advisory Council Signed into Law

“In Illinois, we are blessed with an active and vibrant Indian American community. I am proud to have introduced legislation to create the Indian American Advisory Council and give this community a greater voice in our government,” said Lewis. “This legislation provides a direct line for Indian Americans in Illinois to express their opinions on policies that directly affect their community.”


Rep. Lewis Statement on Madigan Indictment


Question of the day: 2021 Golden Horseshoe Awards

The 2021 Golden Horseshoe Award for Best House Republican goes to Rep. Seth Lewis