Today at the Capitol, Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) was joined by former Democratic Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to propose an amendment to the Illinois Constitution that…

Today at the Capitol, Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) was joined by former Democratic Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to propose an amendment to the Illinois Constitution that…

Democracy depends on the public’s trust of its leaders. When that trust is shattered it could take years, if ever, to put the pieces back together. Wiretaps, stings, racketeering, bribery,…

Invest in Veterans Week honors the aspiring and established businesses owned by veterans of our armed forces. This week is a great time to support your favorite veteran-owned business!

“Will you please stand for the National Anthem,” is a universal indicator heard all over the United States that an event will be starting soon. Everyone stands, removes their hats,…

Barely a year after statehood, Illinois’ new state government abandoned its original riverfront capital city of Kaskaskia and moved northeast to higher ground in Vandalia. It proved to be a wise choice:…

BUDGETGovernor delivers largest budget proposal in state history. Rep. Spain responds.  Governor JB Pritzker delivered his State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address to a joint session of…

Rep. Spain listens to Gov. Pritzker’s joint State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address. Rep. Spain speaks to the media following Gov. Pritzker’s joint State of the…

Speaking to the media following Gov. Pritzker’s joint State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address, Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) expressed his concerns with the Governor’s budget…

Following Gov. Pritzker’s joint State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address, Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) released the following statement: “For a Governor who…