Joshua T. Atkinson doesn’t just believe in our First Amendment rights — he practices them and will protect them for every Illinoisan.

On Sundays, Joshua can usually be found joining friends and neighbors across Northwest Illinois in prayer, reflection, and fellowship. Often invited to visit various churches and congregations, Joshua embraces the opportunity to worship together, share in spiritual healing, and celebrate the freedom of faith that unites us all.

“I enjoy visiting different churches and places of worship because I believe praying together is a lot like dining together. During both, we tend to set aside our differences and our struggles — filling either our bellies or our souls. But in the end, both fill our hearts.”
— Joshua T. Atkinson

Faith, family, and community remain at the center of Joshua’s values, guiding his commitment to serve the people of Illinois with compassion, conviction, and integrity.