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Friday, March 8, 2024
Photos: This Week in Springfield

Rep. Spain is joined by former IL Governor Pat Quinn at a press conference to present an ethics reform proposal, and Rep. Spain meeting with advocates from the Illinois Soybean…


Friday, March 8, 2024
Road Work on I-80 in Bureau County begins March 11

From the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a two-year, $36.8 million construction project on nearly 10 miles of Interstate 80 in Bureau…


Thursday, March 7, 2024
Rep. Spain Proposal Gives Voters Power to Combat Corruption 

During a press conference at the Capitol earlier this week, Rep. Ryan Spain was joined by former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn to propose an amendment to the Illinois Constitution that…


Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Video: Rep. Spain Presents Ethics Reform Amendment Alongside Former IL Gov. Pat Quinn

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…


Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Rep. Spain, Former IL Gov. Pat Quinn Propose Constitutional Amendment to Tackle Corruption

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…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Rep. Spain Joins the Capitol Crimes Podcast to Discuss Tackling Public Corruption

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,…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Recognizing Invest in Veterans Week

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!


Thursday, February 29, 2024
The Story of our National Anthem

“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,…


Wednesday, February 28, 2024
This Day in Illinois History: Springfield Selected as State Capital

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:…


Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Update: Gov. Budget Proposal, Taxes, Immigration

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…