Yesterday, United States District Judge Iain Johnston issued a preliminary injunction against the implementation of Illinois Public Act 103-0270 (Senate Bill 1909), which targets crisis pregnancy centers by seeking to…

An Illinois-based low carbon feed and fuel production plant has partnered with an Illinois-based aviation fuel technology provider and producer to revolutionize the jet fuel-making process. In February 2022, Marquis…

As the pause on federal student loans is set to end in September, the University of Illinois System Student Money Management Center (SMMC) and the Illinois Department of Financial and…

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…

Today’s ruling to uphold the SAFE-T Act is a great disappointment for reducing crime and supporting public safety in Illinois. When this legislation was proposed in 2021, I watched Democrats…

ENERGY Lawmakers look to lift the ban on nuclear energy permits.  Illinois lawmakers worked to lift the 36-year-old ban on new nuclear energy construction permits this spring, with Senate Bill 76 receiving bipartisan support and…