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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
More License Types Available on IDFPR Online Licensing System

25 more license types are now available for licensure via IDFPR’s new online licensing system. More information can be found on IDFPR’s website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/


Monday, August 4, 2025
Rep. Spain Congratulates 300+ Summer Reading Challenge Participants

State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) is sending his congratulations to the more than 300 K-5th grade students who completed the challenge of his annual Summer Reading Club. The program…


Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Judge Gives 2 Years to Ex-ComEd Lobbyist Michael McClain for ‘Criminal Alliance’

Michael McClain, a longtime lobbyist for utility giant Commonwealth Edison who was also a close confidant of then-House Speaker Michael Madigan, has always insisted that what federal prosecutors claimed was…


Monday, July 28, 2025
Rep. Spain: No Bigger Gerrymandering Hypocrite than Pritzker

“There is no bigger hypocrite on the topic of gerrymandering than Gov. JB Pritzker. He ran on the promise of delivering fair maps to the people of Illinois,” said state…


Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Rep. Spain Blasts Pritzker for Fake Outrage Over Gerrymandering

Today, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker suggested to reporters that the state might need to “counterbalance” Illinois’ congressional districts to be even more in favor of Democrats after reports that Texas…


Monday, July 21, 2025
Legislators Address Diaper Shortages for Families in Need

Illinois House Republicans continue to lead efforts to combat diaper insecurity through community-based donation drives that support families with young children. In the past year, State Representatives Jennifer Sanalitro (R–Hanover…


Thursday, July 17, 2025
More Professions Now Available on IDFPR Online Licensing System

24 more professions are now available for licensure via IDFPR’s new online licensing system, CORE. More information can be found on IDFPR’s website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov


Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Rep. Spain to Host Traveling Office Hours in Fulton & Morrison July 16

To assist 73rd House District residents, State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) invites constituents to attend one of his upcoming Traveling Office Hours on July 16 in Fulton and Morrison. Rep. Spain or a…


Friday, July 4, 2025
Happy Independence Day

249 years ago, our forefathers declared independence and established our great country. Happy 4th of July!


Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Rep. Spain Lauds Signing of Transformational Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Speaking at a press conference to announce the signing of the Prescription Drug Affordability Act yesterday in Peoria, Rep. Ryan Spain said it is a transformational piece of legislation that…