Will County Gazette

Patrick Sheehan, a Republican elected in 2024 to represent Illinois' 37th House District, has recently used his social media platform to comment on legislative developments and public figures in Illinois politics.

On October 14, 2025, Sheehan posted about the start of the veto session in Springfield, raising concerns over anticipated proposals from Democratic lawmakers. In his post, he stated, "I'm back in Springfield today as veto session kicks off. We’re expecting Democrats to bring to the table an energy proposal that could hike electricity bills, along with new taxes on services many of us count on, like food delivery, takeout, and basic home repairs. I’m here to https://t.co/lrVkw5yV71".

The following day, October 15, 2025, Sheehan expressed appreciation for his colleagues in the Illinois House after the adoption of a resolution honoring a conservative activist. He wrote, "I'm grateful to my colleagues in the House for the adoption of HR463, honoring the life and influence of Charlie Kirk. Listen to my thoughts below. @ILGOP https://t.co/f1XhcSSTwo".

On October 16, 2025, Sheehan criticized Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for his stance toward federal immigration enforcement and for remarks regarding law enforcement officials. Sheehan posted, "Gov. Pritzker has threatened legal action against ICE for doing its job. There was a $10,000 bounty put on a senior federal immigration officer recently. Time and again, Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson have made disgusting and dangerous statements about our police. This".

Sheehan began serving in the Illinois State House after his election in 2024, succeeding Tim Ozinga as the representative for the 37th District.