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Thursday, June 16, 2022
DNR free fishing days this weekend

Illinois’ Free Fishing Days start tomorrow, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. Discover the fun of fishing or introduce your kids to the outdoor adventure of fishing during these free fishing days! Click…


Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Study shows Illinois’ economy lags behind the rest of the Midwest

A recent study shows Illinois’ economy is lagging behind the rest of the midwestern states. Illinois can become a leader in economic opportunity but that means we have to implement policies…


Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Watch Live: Energy and Environment Committee to Address Ameren Price Increases, Possible Shortages

The House Energy and Environment Committee is holding a hearing tomorrow on the anticipated energy price increases for Ameren Illinois customers. You can read more here, and follow along live tomorrow…


Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Ongoing Madigan Revelations Highlight the Need for Meaningful Ethics Reform

Sadly, many Illinoisans won’t be surprised by the details that emerge in the corruption investigation against Mike Madigan because it’s been “business as usual” for our state for far too long. Its…


Friday, May 20, 2022
Illinois State Police: Experienced Recruits Wanted

A new lateral entry program aims to make it easier for experienced recruits to join the Illinois State Police. Learn more here.


Wednesday, May 18, 2022
DCFS Reform Cannot Wait

JB Pritzker promised to fix DCFS when he ran for Governor, since then things have only gotten worse at the troubled agency. When it comes to the health and safety of…


Saturday, May 14, 2022
Rep. Ryan Spain Week in Review

Dear Friend, Last week, I joined my colleagues House Republican Leader Jim Durkin and Representative Tom Demmer for a Capitol news conference to discuss the budget that was passed in…


Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Gerrymandered Maps Fuel Unchecked Power

When politicians draw district maps for their own political gain, it weakens the voices of the people. We have to end the culture of corruption in Illinois that has allowed…


Monday, April 25, 2022
Democrats Need to Join Us to Reform DCFS

Children in state care are suffering while the Governor continues to make excuses about the ongoing and serious issues at DCFS. It shouldn’t take contempt of court orders to ensure…


Friday, April 8, 2022
Democrat Budget Plans Substitute Election Year Gimmicks for Real Tax Relief

An influx of federal relief dollars has allowed Democrats to paint a rosy picture of our state finances without actually making the structural reforms necessary to provide lasting, long-term relief…