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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Safe Routes to School Grant Funding awarded for sidewalk construction in village of Walnut

State Representative Ryan Spain congratulated Bureau Valley North Elementary School and the Village of Walnut on their successful Safe Routes to School Grant application in the most recent cycle. The…


Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Illinoize: Will Springfield address gas prices?

From The Illinoize Gas prices have spiked across Illinois, ranging from around $4.75 per gallon in southern Illinois to over $5.30 per gallon for regular unleaded in parts of the…


Tuesday, April 28, 2026
E-News Update: Redistricting, Women to Watch Event, Lowering Costs, and more

April 28, 2026  Spain: Illinois Democrats want to make Illinois the “gerrymandering capital” of America “Illinois Democrats will stop at nothing to preserve their corrupt political power. This Amendment will…


Friday, April 17, 2026
E-News Update: Gas Sales Tax Suspension Proposed, Teen Driver Safety Law Passes House

April 17, 2026 House Republicans 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…


Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Today is Primary Election Day in Illinois

Today (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) is Primary Election Day in Illinois. This is your last day to vote in the Primary Election to select each party’s nominees for the General…


Wednesday, January 21, 2026
VIDEO: Rep. Ryan Spain celebrates 20 years of Flags of Freedom I-80 in Princeton

Rep. Ryan Spain was proud to welcome Flags of Freedom I-80 to the Illinois House on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 celebrating 20 years of these flags flying high at Exit…


Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Happy New Year!

Wishing all a safe and happy New Year’s Eve ringing in 2026!


Thursday, December 25, 2025
Merry Christmas!

May you have a joyous Christmas Day filled with your favorite traditions and surrounded by loved ones. Merry Christmas!


Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Spain Responds to Damning Study on Coming Energy Shortage

Following the release of the 2025 Resource Adequacy Study by the Illinois Power Agency, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and the Illinois Commerce Commission, warning of any impending energy shortage,…


Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Illinois Needs Ethics Reform to Restore Public Trust

The stain of corruption on Illinois’ government is sadly well known. In recent years, federal prosecutors have been cleaning up the mess caused by Illinois’ lax ethics laws with several…