Senator Neil Anderson

05/14/2026

This morning, I attended the Illinois Pork Producers Future Leaders Open House and had the opportunity to recognize two outstanding constituents from our district, Rosa Carolina Biddle and Heather Coers, for being named Illinois Pork Producer Future Leaders.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association's Future Leaders program plays an important role in developing young leaders who will help shape the future of Illinois agriculture, and I look forward to seeing all they accomplish.

05/13/2026

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet with the government relations team and store directors from Hy-Vee in my Springfield office as a part of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association Legislative Day.

05/12/2026

Started my morning in Springfield attending the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial & Medal of Honor Ceremony. Honored to stand alongside the men and women who serve. Never forget those who gave everything in the line of duty. 🇺🇸🚒

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/07/2026

Today at the Capitol, we honored the memory of Illinois law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty during the annual Fallen Police Officer Memorial.

We owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women who put on the badge each day to keep our communities safe.

05/06/2026

Today I had the opportunity to meet John Wood Community College President Dr. Aron Potter at my Springfield office. Thank you for taking the time to stop by.

05/01/2026

04/29/2026

Illinois Department of Natural Resources has made upgrades to its campsite and shelter reservation system, giving park visitors a more user-friendly way to book reservations at state parks and historic sites.

Beginning May 1, reservations for campsites and shelters will transition to an updated platform through: https://www.exploremoreil.com/

IDNR said existing reservations will automatically transfer to the new platform. Customers will need to use the same email address connected to their current reservation to access those bookings, and all users will need to create a new account and password once the updated system goes live.

04/24/2026

A recent audit of the IDOC has revealed 40 ongoing failures, raising serious concerns about accountability and oversight within the agency.

The department improperly allowed employees to collect overtime while also receiving paid leave, contributing to $150 million in overtime costs.

Auditors also flagged the department for misusing emergency purchasing authority, including spending taxpayer dollars on routine items outside the normal bidding process.

The Legislative Audit Commission kept the audit open for further review, ensuring these issues continue to receive the attention they deserve.

04/22/2026

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has relaunched the I-COVER program, which offers financial incentives to farmers adopting new or earlier cover crop techniques for 2026–2028.

Applications for the program opened April 15. Visit the IDOA website at agr.illinois.gov/ and select the I-COVER program link on the home page. Interested participants can also contact IDOA by email at [email protected] or by phone at (217) 782-6297.

04/20/2026

On Saturday, my office attended the 11th Annual Macomb FFA Chapter Awards Banquet. Congratulations to this year’s award winners!