As students will soon to be trading swim bags for backpacks, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that applications for the Safe Routes to School program are now…

State Representative Ryan Spain released the following statement regarding the Illinois Auditor General’s report that the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security (IDES) paid out $5.24 billion in overpayments, including fraudulent unemployment…

On Korean War Veterans Armistice Day we pay tribute to those who served in the Korean War and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. May their bravery never be…

House Republicans Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) and Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) have led the charge to address diaper shortages for families in need in their respective communities by hosting Diaper Drives. Spain has hosted a…

CRIMINAL LAW Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Elimination of Cash Bail.  The Illinois Supreme Court has announced its opinion on the Pretrial Fairness portion of the SAFE-T Act, and by a…

BUDGET Pritzker signs unbalanced FY24 Illinois State Budget.  Earlier this week, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Democrat-crafted budget into law. The more than $50 billion budget is one of the…

As I represent your interests in the Illinois House, it is critically important for me to learn about the issues that are important to you and your family. Your opinions…

Mark your calendars for Illinois Free Fishing Days taking place June 16-19 this year. Illinois anglers can fish without a license during this time, coinciding with the Father’s Day weekend. It’s a great…

May 6, 2023 CORRUPTION ‘ComEd Four’ found guilty on all counts in bribery trial tied to ex-Speaker Madigan.  A federal jury on Tuesday convicted three ex-lobbyists and the former CEO of…