Will County Gazette

Patrick Sheehan, a Republican elected to the Illinois State House in 2024 representing the 37th District, has recently addressed several issues on his social media account. His posts range from paying tribute to a former governor to raising concerns about law enforcement and corrections in Illinois.

On September 15, 2025, Sheehan posted a message honoring a former state leader: "Rest in peace Governor Edgar https://t.co/qic4YA6w8p".

The following day, Sheehan discussed his legislative actions regarding immigration enforcement. On September 16, 2025, he wrote: "I recently filed House Resolution 428 to reaffirm my support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and to call attention to the growing threats faced by ICE officers.

As a police officer myself, I understand the dangers that come with enforcing the law. ICE officers are https://t.co/CQq1EmQdZt".

Continuing his focus on public safety and government accountability, Sheehan commented on recent news concerning the state's corrections system. On September 17, 2025, he stated: "As both a legislator and a police officer, I find this alarming: WGN recently revealed that under Governor Pritzker’s watch, the Illinois Department of Corrections has not been able to compute recidivism rates since 2022.

Put plainly, the agency has no idea how many recently https://t.co/FVsQjdRcJq".

Sheehan succeeded Tim Ozinga as representative of Illinois' 37th House District after being elected in 2024. In addition to his legislative role, he also serves as a police officer—a background referenced in his comments supporting law enforcement agencies and expressing concern over correctional data tracking within the state.