Illinois State Representative Thomas M. Bennett
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Recent News About Illinois State Representative Thomas M. Bennett
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Bennett on SB 2577: 'This will help our schools be better prepared when the unthinkable happens'
Illinois state Sen. Thomas Bennett (R-Gibson City) wants to make sure school districts and first responders are better prepared should an emergency occur at a school building.
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Bennett: Illinois Bacon Day recognizes ‘the contributions and importance of the state’s pork industry’
A side of pork had its day in Illinois when May 3 was declared “Illinois Bacon Day.”
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Illinois senator celebrates Community College month: 'Let's appreciate the valuable role community colleges have in Illinois'
Sen. Thomas Bennett celebrated Community College Month in a Facebook post on April 14.
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Bennett: Bill would make 'it easier for retired teachers to step back into classrooms and put their experience to work'
In a March 13 news release, Sen. Thomas Bennett shared an update on legislation to address the teacher shortage and give flexibility to school districts with scheduling challenges.
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Bennett: 'I will continue to stand up for our Second Amendment rights'
State Sen. Thomas Bennett (R-Gibson City) has vowed to continue fighting to protect Illinoisans' Second Amendment rights as he transitions to a new chamber in the state legislature.
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Bennett expresses appreciation for 'opportunity to speak to about 120 students at the Eureka Middle School'
Eureka Middle School students received a special visit from state Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Gibson City), who taught a lesson about what the state government does, how laws are created and the importance of voting.
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Bennett meets with superintendents in Pontiac
State Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Watseka) recently met with school and ROE superintendents in Pontiac. Bennett shared photos from his meeting in a July 31 Facebook post.
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Bennett: 'Water users urged to avoid algal blooms'
Microscopic organisms are making Illinois waters their home as rising temperatures encourage growth to eventually become algae blooms.