BUDGET Pricey programs included in Restore Illinois September 2023 report.  The data was included in the Pritzker administration’s “Report to the Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission: September 2023.”  The Commission was…

Technology addiction is a growing problem in Illinois and the rest of the world. As more people become dependent on technology, negative impacts on mental and physical health are increasing….

HISTORY Rep. Spain joins Bureau County Historical Society for Civil War monument dedication. On Friday, Rep. Spain joined the Bureau County Historical Society, other local dignitaries and community leaders in Princeton…

On Friday, State Representative Ryan Spain joined the Bureau County Historical Society, other local dignitaries and community leaders in Princeton as the keynote speaker to dedicate a beautiful new monument…

CRIMINAL LAWFor judges and courts, the right to ask the defendant for cash bail ends.  Today, Monday, September 18, is the first day in which Illinois courts will no longer be…

EventsRep. Spain to host Buda Traveling Office Hours. To assist 73rd House District residents with questions or concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Ryan Spain invites you to attend a Traveling Office…

KIDSRep. Spain congratulates 2023 Summer Reading Club participants. State Representative Ryan Spain is sending his congratulations to the more than 200 K-4th grade students who completed the challenge of his 7th annual Summer Reading…

State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) is sending his congratulations to the more than 200 K-4th grade students who completed the challenge of his 7th annual Summer Reading Club Program….

From the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): Weather permitting, construction will begin Wednesday, Sept. 6, on the Illinois 78 bridge over Interstate 88 in Whiteside County. Work will consist of…

GENERAL ASSEMBLYTim Mapes, key aide to former Speaker Madigan, convicted in federal court.  The former chief of staff to the office of the Speaker was found guilty of perjury and obstruction…