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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Rep. Ryan Spain passes “DJ’s Law” for teen driver safety

Illinois House honors the memory of Whiteside County teen DJ Dorathy State Representative Ryan Spain delivered an impassioned speech before the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 15, honoring…


Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Spain and Deering propose six-month suspension of sales tax on gasoline

Deputy Leader Ryan Spain and State Representative Regan Deering held a press conference today to discuss the affordability issues plaguing Illinois due to Democrat policies and offered their solutions to…


Friday, March 13, 2026
Cash Prize Offered in Essay Contest for High School Students

The Illinois Psychiatric Society is hosting the third annual Carl C. Bell, MD Memorial Award Essay Competition as a community initiative for Illinois High School students. This Essay Contest is…


Friday, March 13, 2026
Former co-conspirator, Fidel Marquez, sentenced in Madigan corruption case

Ties between convicted ex-Speaker Michael J. Madigan, ComEd, and the Madigan insiders who took ComEd bribes upon instructions from the Madigan machine, were at the heart of the former Illinois…


Thursday, March 12, 2026
Poll: Most Illinois voters support opting into scholarship program

Nearly 55% of Illinois voters support the state opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program. But it’s up to Gov. JB Pritzker to opt Illinois into the program. Only…


Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Rep. Spain: Governor Pritzker’s Latest Power Grab Targets Local Governments

Governor JB Pritzker has spent months attacking the federal government for overreach. Yet here in Illinois, he continues to push proposals that do the very same thing, taking away critical…


Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Economic Reports bring Illinois’ fiscal picture into focus

“Everything is too damned expensive,” Governor Pritzker said during his budget address last month. But instead of taking responsibility for Illinois’ struggling economy, continued outmigration, and high tax burden, the…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
State Rep. Ryan Spain responds to Pritzker Budget Address

State Representative Ryan Spain gave the following statement after the conclusion of Governor Pritzker’s combined State of the State and Budget Address today in Springfield. “JB Pritzker and Democrats want…


Monday, February 9, 2026
Rep. Ryan Spain Recognizes Achievements in Scouting

The multiyear journey to the Eagle Scout Award and Girl Scout Gold Award is one of the most involved and transformative experiences a young person can have. State Representative Ryan…


Thursday, January 29, 2026
Reps. Fritts & Spain ‘Medicare 101’ Seminar for Seniors on Tuesday in Rock Falls

State Representative Brad Fritts and Ryan Spain will be hosting a free Medicare 101 Seminar for local seniors on Tuesday, February 3rd from 10:00a-11:30a at the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, located at…