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…

PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD Rep. Spain Honored with the 2024 Public Service Award. Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain was recently presented with the 2024 Public Service Award by the Chicago and Downstate Illinois…

CORRUPTIONNew poll numbers show Illinois voters strongly support ethics reform.  House Republicans have already lined up behind a bipartisan push, led by Rep. Ryan Spain, to allow voter-led constitutional initiatives aimed…

EthicsRep. Spain, Former IL Gov. Pat Quinn Propose Constitutional Amendment to Tackle Corruption.  On March 5, Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) was joined by former Democratic Illinois Governor Pat Quinn…

BUDGETGovernor delivers largest budget proposal in state history. Rep. Spain responds.  Governor JB Pritzker delivered his State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address to a joint session of…

ESTATE TAX House Republicans Back Estate Tax Legislation.  Last week, the Illinois Farm Bureau unveiled new legislation aimed at improving the Illinois Estate Tax. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has spearheaded efforts throughout…