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Friday, May 2, 2025
Photos: This Week in Springfield

Rep. Spain joins officials and law enforcement from across the state to pay tribute to the Illinois police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty over the last year…


Thursday, May 1, 2025
Honoring Illinois’ Fallen Police Officers

Today, State Representative Ryan Spain was honored to join officials and law enforcement from across the state to pay tribute to the Illinois police officers who gave their lives in the line of…


Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Active Tornado Season Continues in Illinois

It has been an active spring for severe weather in Illinois, and weather experts have been busy issuing watches and warnings to try and keep everyone safe. Illinois has already surpassed its…


Friday, April 25, 2025
Illinois Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged at 4.8%

Illinois’ unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.8% in March, while the revised unemployment rate was 4.8%, unchanged from the preliminary February unemployment rate, according to data released by the Illinois…


Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Illinois Tourism Agency Hit with Scandal

From WGN Investigates: The self-described “face of Illinois tourism” was financially benefitting from efforts to market the state, according to findings from Illinois’ executive inspector general. Daniel Thomas made frequent…


Monday, April 21, 2025
Titanic Ties to Illinois

On April 10, 1912, leaving from Southampton, England and heading to New York City, the Titanic set out on its maiden voyage carrying over 2,200 passengers. Although a British ship,…


Thursday, April 17, 2025
Update: Advocacy Recognition, Homeschooling, Remap Lawsuit

ADVOCACY RECOGNITION Rep. Spain Honored, Named Legislator of the Year by Three Leading Advocacy Groups. State Representative Ryan Spain has been honored by three statewide organizations for his advocacy on behalf of Illinois…


Thursday, April 17, 2025
Rep. Spain Honored, Named Legislator of the Year by Three Leading Advocacy Groups

State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) has been honored by three statewide organizations for his advocacy on behalf of Illinois citizens. ABATE of Illinois, the state’s leading motorcyclist advocacy organization, and the…


Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Bill to Shorten Prison Time, Including for Violent Offenders, Fails

In one of the stranger events of third reading deadline week, House Democrats failed to garner enough votes to pass a bill that would allow for the parole and resentencing…


Monday, April 14, 2025
Photos: Last Week in Springfield

Rep. Spain on the House floor. Rep. Spain is honored as 2025 Legislative Champion by the Illinois Credit Union League and as Legislator of the Year by ABATE. Rep. Spain…