UPCOMING EVENT Rep. Spain’s Annual Holiday Diaper Drive to culminate with Drive-Thru Donation event Dec. 11. State Representative Ryan Spain invites constituents to spread some holiday cheer to families in need…

HAPPY THANKSGIVING  Wishing you a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving from my family to yours!  UPCOMING EVENTS Rep. Spain hosting Annual Veterans Resources Fair Dec. 2. State Representative Ryan Spain is hosting his…

CORRUPTIONJury of 12 finally selected in Madigan corruption case.  And on the seventh day, a jury was selected.  After a long week of intensive questioning, a panel of 12 people who…

CORRUPTIONMike Madigan, once Illinois’ most influential powerbroker, now faces federal corruption trial.  The former Illinois house speaker quietly wielded power in Springfield for decades while developing a reputation as a reclusive…

CRIMEAre we any safer one year after cash bail was abolished?  One year after Illinois became the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail, the consequences are clear—public safety…

FLAG OF ILLINOISProcess begins to accept public suggestions for possible new Illinois state flag.  The Flag of Illinois, which is the State seal on a white background (“field”) with the…

SENIORSHouse Republicans champion legislation to help seniors.  Illinois House Republicans continue to step up to protect and support the senior community through a series of legislative efforts aimed at enhancing the…

OLYMPICSCongratulations to Anna Peplowski of Germantown Hills!  The former Metamora High School swimmer helped the United States women’s 4×200-meter freestyle team to a silver medal the Paris Olympics.  For more, read about Anna’s…

CORRUPTIONMcClain wants to be tried separately from Madigan in federal corruption case.  A defendant in the upcoming federal prosecution of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants his own trial separate from…

BUDGETDemocrats pass largest budget in state history; vote for tax hikes, politician pay raises and a billion dollars for non-citizens.  In the early morning hours of Wednesday last week, Democrats in…