Today we recognize the many contributions of American workers to the strength and prosperity of our nation. Wishing all a happy Labor Day!

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…

How many guilty verdicts will it take to spur Speaker Welch and House Democrats into action on ethics reform? In the wake of the Tim Mapes trial, House Republicans call…

Today, a federal jury found Tim Mapes, former chief of staff and top aide to Mike Madigan, guilty of perjury and obstruction of justice. This is the latest episode of…

The decline affected the State’s fiscal standing as it completed the first month of fiscal year 2024 (FY24). The news was reported to the General Assembly by the Commission on Government Forecasting and…

Since the dawn of flight, Illinoisans have been soaring into the heavens. Whether it was helping the Wright Brothers get off the ground, crossing an ocean or flying to the moon, Illinois…

State Representative Ryan Spain was a pivotal vote to help pass legislation during the Spring Session to combat food deserts, creating the Grocery Initiative Act. Spain voiced his support for…

This week, State Representative Ryan Spain spoke at a Hammer Swing event to commemorate the start of demolition and renovations for the new 40,000-square-foot Distillery Labs start-up innovation center in…