SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Patrick Joyce was sworn in to another term in the Illinois Senate Wednesday, as the 104th General Assembly officially began.
“Illinois has some serious issues residents are facing and feeling every day, and I’m ready to get to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure we deliver real solutions that improve the lives of everyone in the state,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “I will continue to be a common-sense voice down in Springfield and will always put people above party and politics.”
Joyce, a Democrat from Essex, was appointed to the Senate in 2019 and was elected to serve his third full term in November. He represents the 40th District, which includes portions of southern Cook County, a majority of Kankakee County, an eastern portion of Will County and southeastern Grundy County.
During his time in office, Joyce has focused on improving the agriculture industry, increasing access to health care and lowering property taxes.
