While Illinois families are getting hammered by nearly 70 tax and fee hikes, higher utility bills, businesses packing up and leaving, failing schools, and public-safety problems that never get fixed, Stratton’s big idea is still just “F--- Trump.” That’s not leadership. She's run a hate-based campaign funded by special interests so she can skate into the Senate without answering for the pain she's caused. My final ad calls it what it is. Illinois deserves a Senator who works for all 102 counties and actually tries to fix things, not one who teaches people to demonize opponents instead of solving problems.

Today marks one week until Election Day! Some of you have already voted. Others are still making up your minds. And I suspect a few of you are so fed up with politics that you'd rather not hear another word about it! Believe me, I understand. We aren't all going to agree on what's best for our counties, Illinois, or this country. We're not supposed to agree on everything! But I worry that all the anger, the political extremes, and the constant fighting have convinced some good people that we're too far gone and their vote won't make a difference. Please don't believe that. Your vote matters! Your voice matters! And our country is worth caring about, even when we're frustrated with it. You don't have to agree with me or anyone else on the ballot. I just hope you'll take the time to make your voice heard. If you've already voted, thank you. If you haven't, you've still got time! November 3 is one week away. Do your civic duty and VOTE!🇺🇸