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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
IDNR and State Fire Marshal Urge Fireworks Safety This Fourth of July

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are reminding organizations and individuals sponsoring fireworks displays to keep safety top of…


Tuesday, July 1, 2025
New Illinois Laws Take Effect July 1

Starting Today, Illinois will usher in several new laws ranging from education requirements to a ban on small single-use plastic bottles in hotels. The state will also implement several new…


Friday, June 27, 2025
Delivery Tax In Limbo As Illinois Democrats Reach Deeper Into Your Wallet

Do you ever get things delivered from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, or even your favorite small business? Whether it’s school supplies, household essentials, groceries, or pizza, delivery has become…


Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Top Hikes with Kids in Illinois: Where Adventure Meets Family Fun

If you’re looking for a way to get the kids off the couch and into nature, hiking is a great way to unplug, stretch those legs, and make some unforgettable…


Monday, June 23, 2025
Another Day, Another SAFE-T Act Failure

This time, a former teacher accused of sexually abusing a student could not be held pre-trial because of provisions in this misguided law. The judge in the case stated, “While…


Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Rep. Spain Joins Lawsuit Challenging Democrats’ Unconstitutional Practices

State Representative Ryan Spain is joining fellow Republicans, including State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. and State Representative Bradley Fritts, in a lawsuit filed in Sangamon County to enforce the Illinois…


Monday, June 16, 2025
Rep. Spain: Dem Budget Sets Table for More Tax Hikes

Following the signing of the Fiscal Year 2026 Illinois budget by Gov. Pritzker, a $55.2 billion budget that increases state spending by $2 billion more than last year and includes…


Monday, June 16, 2025
Pritzker Grilled by Congress Over Illinois’ Failed Sanctuary State Policies

Governor JB Pritzker appeared before the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C. last week, where he was grilled by Congressional members over Illinois’ sanctuary state laws. Over the course of the…


Friday, June 13, 2025
Rep. Spain Reacts to Madigan Being Sentenced for Corruption

Today, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison, 3 years probation and a $2.5 million fine for his conviction on bribery and other corruption…


Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Democrats’ New $100 Million ‘Trump-Proofing Fund’ Included in Budget

The FY 2026 budget passed by Democrats gives Governor Pritzker unprecedented spending power, including a $100 million slush fund ‘just in case’ the federal government withholds funding from other programs….