CRIMINAL LAWFor judges and courts, the right to ask the defendant for cash bail ends.  Today, Monday, September 18, is the first day in which Illinois courts will no longer be…

Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been…

Well-designed parks and trails are valued parts of the environment. They can promote physical activity and community engagement while providing environmental and mental health benefits. Parks can also help reduce…

EventsRep. Spain to host Buda Traveling Office Hours. To assist 73rd House District residents with questions or concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Ryan Spain invites you to attend a Traveling Office…

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association hosts a yearly contest called ‘Makers Madness,’ which involves a bracket-style tournament in which the public decides what product earns that year’s title of The Coolest…

From the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): Garden Plain Road in Whiteside County will be closed at the BNSF Railroad crossing from Monday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Sept. 16. The…

To assist 73rd House District residents with questions or concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) invites you to attend a Traveling Office Hours event…

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and a reminder that we can all take action to prevent suicide. Here are 5 action steps that can make an impact on someone’s…

KIDSRep. Spain congratulates 2023 Summer Reading Club participants. State Representative Ryan Spain is sending his congratulations to the more than 200 K-4th grade students who completed the challenge of his 7th annual Summer Reading…

Today we recognize the many contributions of American workers to the strength and prosperity of our nation. Wishing all a happy Labor Day!