Will County Gazette

Patrick Sheehan, a Republican elected in 2024 to represent Illinois' 37th House District, has recently used his social media platform to address key legislative actions and public issues. In a series of posts from November 10 to November 12, 2025, Sheehan discussed property tax relief for seniors, honored veterans on Veterans Day, and criticized Governor Pritzker's policies.

On November 10, Sheehan expressed support for a bipartisan property tax bill: "I proudly supported and voted for SB 642, a bipartisan bill that delivers long-overdue property tax relief for Illinois seniors that was passed by both Houses during Veto Session. It is not headed to the Governor's desk. If signed into law, income limits for the Senior Citizen" (posted on November 10, 2025).

The following day, Sheehan marked Veterans Day with a message of gratitude: "On Veterans Day, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. Their dedication has safeguarded our freedoms and strengthened our communities.

As your State Representative, I am deeply grateful to our veterans and" (posted on November 11, 2025).

On November 12, Sheehan criticized state leadership in another post: "Governor Pritzker’s Big Virtue Signal- Coddle criminals, bounties on law enforcement, ICE Free Zones, chaos in our streets

@ILGOP

Watch my comments on Fox National below " (posted on November 12, 2025).

Sheehan succeeded Tim Ozinga as state representative after winning election in 2024. His recent statements reflect ongoing debates within Illinois over tax policy and criminal justice reforms.