Congressman John Shimkus

Representing the 15th District of Illinois
 

 

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Shimkus Statement on Senator McCain

Aug 29, 2018 Press Release
“Senator John McCain devoted his life to the country he loved and served as the very model of a warrior and statesman. The legacy of his many decades of public service left no question that he unapologetically put country first. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, and our nation that now mourns his passing.”

Shimkus Recognizes St. Joseph-Ogden High School Girls Track Team

Jun 12, 2018 Press Release
"St. Joseph-Ogden won the title with a score of 43, easily outpacing the second place finisher by seven points," Shimkus said. "I wish the team, and their coach, all the best in the future."

Nashville Senior Wins Congressional Art Competition

May 15, 2018 Press Release
Shimkus announced that Holli Fullerton, a student of Daniel Shultz at Nashville Community High School, was selected as this year’s Congressional Art Competition winner from the Illinois 15th Congressional District.

Shimkus Congratulates New Kingery Printing Company

Apr 16, 2018 Press Release
Shimkus entered a statement into the permanent Congressional Record congratulating New Kingery Printing Company in Effingham on 50 years of operation.

Shimkus Recognizes Highland High School Varsity Dance Team

Apr 13, 2018 Press Release
"It is an honor for me to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Highland High School varsity dance team in winning the state championship for a third year in a row," Shimkus said. "I wish the team, and their coach, all the best in the future."

Shimkus Recognizes Okawville High School Basketball Championship

Mar 20, 2018 Press Release
"Okawville won its first state title game 59-48 thanks to a record breaking barrage of three-point shots," Shimkus said. "I would like to congratulate the entire Okawville boys' basketball team on a superb end to a great season."

Shimkus Recognizes Schlarman Academy Girls' Basketball Team

Mar 1, 2018 Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) entered a statement into the permanent Congressional Record recognizing the Schlarman Academy Girls' Basketball Team on their IHSA Class 1A State Championship.

Shimkus Statement on State of the Union

Jan 31, 2018 Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after President Trump’s first State of the Union Address:

Shimkus Recognizes Unity High School Girls Cross Country Team

Nov 29, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) entered a statement into the permanent Congressional Record recognizing the Unity High School Girls Cross Country Team, who won the 2017 Class 1A IHSA State Championship.  

“I would like to congratulate the entire Unity Girls Cross Country Team, as well as Head Coach Kara Leaman, on their victory and a superb end to a great season,” Shimkus said. “I wish the team and their coach all the best in the future.”

Shimkus Recognizes Mahomet-Seymour High School Boys Cross Country Team

Nov 29, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) entered a statement into the permanent Congressional Record recognizing the Mahomet-Seymour High School Boys Cross Country Team, who are the 2017 Class 2A IHSA State Champions.  

“It is an honor for me to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Mahomet-Seymour High School Boys Cross Country Team in winning the 2017 state cross country title,” Shimkus said. “I wish the team and their coach all the best in the future.”