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Friday, April 12, 2024
Photos: This Week in Springfield

Rep. Spain and members of the House Republican Leadership team meet with the Japanese Consul General in Chicago, Jun Yanagi. Rep. Spain on the floor of the Illinois House of…


Friday, April 12, 2024
Rep. Spain Calls for Doubling Education Expense Tax Credit to Help Families

With the deadline to file 2023 income tax returns just around the corner, Deputy Illinois House Republican Leader Ryan Spain is calling for action to help families by doubling the…


Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Update: Corruption, Bill Action, Jobs

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…


Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The Growing Costs of Sanctuary State Policies on Illinois Taxpayers

The cost of providing services to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers is costing Illinois taxpayers an estimated $2.84 billion since July 1, 2022. This does not include education costs or…


Monday, April 8, 2024
Six Months into Cashless Bail, Public Safety Diminished

Six months after the full implementation of the cashless bail, and other provisions, of the Illinois SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents are finding themselves anything but safe. “House Republicans warned against…


Friday, April 5, 2024
Photos: This Week in Springfield

Rep. Spain during committee hearings this week. Rep. Spain on the House floor.


Thursday, April 4, 2024
Ways to Safely View the Upcoming Solar Eclipse

On April 8th, Illinoisans will get to experience one of astronomy’s greatest marvels: a total solar eclipse. While typically only visible from the same place every three or four centuries, April’s…


Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Deadline to File Income Taxes Approaching

Time is running out to file your state and federal income tax returns. The filing deadline for Illinois taxpayers is Monday, April 15. Taxpayers can ask for a six-month extension, but…


Monday, April 1, 2024
Nonprofit Grant Opportunity Available from Union Pacific

Union Pacific is excited to announce the opening of their annual Community Ties Local Grants application period for 2024. For over 160 years, Union Pacific has been committed to Building…


Monday, April 1, 2024
No Fooling: Illinois Produces Top Stand Up Comedians

Though it may be April Fools Day, Illinois’ comedy history is no joke. The state’s prominence in the world of comedy began in December of 1959 with the opening of…