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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
IDOT Hiring for Winter Snow Removal

From the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): The Illinois Department of Transportation District 3 is taking applications for seasonal positions to help with snow and ice removal in Bureau, La Salle,…


Monday, September 9, 2024
Democrats’ Rushed, Sweeping Election Interference Law Found Unconstitutional

The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court ruling that declared a controversial sweeping election law passed by Illinois Democrats unconstitutional. Senate Bill 2412, which House Republicans nicknamed the “Katie…


Friday, August 16, 2024
Rep. Spain Bill to Improve Revitalization Efforts of Blighted Communities Signed Into Law

Legislation carried in the Illinois House of Representatives by Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) has been signed into law by the Governor. The legislation, Senate Bill 2936, expands…


Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Princeton DMV “One-Stop-Shop” Now Open

From the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office: The SOS has upgraded its Princeton DMV facility to a “One-Stop-Shop,” allowing customers to access service at a single customer service counter. The…


Thursday, June 27, 2024
Summer Reading Programs Improve Education Outcomes

Studies have shown when students are not engaged in educational activities during the summer break from school they often experience learning loss, effectively erasing gains made during the school year. …


Thursday, June 20, 2024
Rep. Spain to Host Traveling Office Hours in Albany & Cordova

To assist 73rd House District residents, State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) invites constituents to attend one of his upcoming Traveling Office Hours on June 26 in Albany and Cordova. Spain’s staff will be…


Monday, June 3, 2024
Rep. Spain Encourages Students to Join Summer Reading Program

State Representative Ryan Spain has launched his eighth annual Summer Reading Club Program for grade school students (K-5th grade) who live within the 73rd House District.  The program is offered to…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Democrats Pass Largest Budget in State history – Tax Hikes, Politician Pay Raises and a Billion Dollars for Non-Citizens

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly voted to implement a $53.1 billion spending plan, passing the largest budget in state history, without Republican…


Tuesday, May 21, 2024
IDOT Hosting Transportation Photo Contest

From the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): Say cheese, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to participate in a new contest to showcase how transportation is…


Thursday, May 16, 2024
Spain, Weaver Pass Legislation to Improve Revitalization Efforts of Blighted Communities

Legislation carried in the Illinois House of Representatives by State Representative Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) and co-sponsored by fellow Peoria area State Representatives Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) and Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria), as…