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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Pandemic assistance lost to fraud – Illinois MUST do better

A recent audit found that more than half of the federal relief funds meant to assist out of work Illinoisans was lost to fraud during the pandemic. Despite early warnings, the…


Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Are you eligible for state tax relief?

Illinois income and property tax relief checks will begin to go out next month. Here’s who is eligible.


Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Sales Tax Break on School Supplies to Run August 5 through August 14

Friday, August 5th officially starts a state sales tax rollback on school supplies. Illinois shoppers will be able to purchase school supplies for reduced costs through Aug. 14. Retailers will…


Monday, May 30, 2022
Honoring Heroes on Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, take a moment to remember and honor the servicemembers who have given their lives so that we can be free. Let us never forget their sacrifice, courage, and…


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…


Sunday, May 8, 2022
Happy Mother’s Day!

Have a great day celebrating Mom!


Friday, May 6, 2022
Celebrate Nurses!

Thank you to the Illinois nurses working every day to keep our communities healthy and strong. Happy National Nurses Day to these amazing health care heroes!


Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Illinois State Police is Hiring

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Pritzker Signs Budget Propped Up With Federal Bailout Dollars

Governor JB Pritzker has signed the FY 23 budget. The Democrats-only FY 23 budget includes a 10% increase in spending on state programs while state revenues are projected to decline by about 5%. …


Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Families Need Real Tax, Inflation Relief – Not Election Year Gimmicks

Democrats’ temporary election-year “relief” plan does nothing to address the increasing burdens of record-high inflation on our residents. Illinois families need lasting tax relief to recover and grow in Illinois. Read more here.