Walsh Responds to Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State Address

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement after Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly: “In his address today, the governor laid the groundwork for what I am confident will...

Walsh, Area Legislators to Honor Veterans, Families

JOLIET, Ill. – Will County-area legislators, including state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, will sponsor their third annual Veteran Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 9. “It is our privilege to honor the service of veterans and their families,” said...

Walsh Appointed to Serve on Route 66 Centennial Commission

JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Lawrence “Larry” Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, has been appointed to serve on the Route 66 Centennial Commission, which will help organize official events celebrating the historic highway’s 100th anniversary.“Route 66 is famous around the world and...

Walsh Emphasizes I-80 Bridge Repair in Committee

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, held a hearing with the House Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee in Springfield last week to hear testimony from state and Will County transportation officials on the safety and...