05/25/2026
Today, as we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, I was honored to participate in the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade with the York Township Republican Committeemen's Organization and my wife, Patricia Kladis-Schiappa for DuPage County Clerk. Memorial Day is a reminder that freedom is never free, and we owe an enduring debt of gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It was heartening to see so much community pride and support along the parade route. One message I heard repeatedly was “Save our State.” Those are US citizens calling for our help.