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Monday, December 1, 2025
Peoria: A Historic River Town, and One of America’s Best Places to Live

In 1691, the French explorer Henri de Tonti established a settlement along the banks of the Illinois River and Lake Peoria. That settlement, the oldest established by a person of…


Tuesday, November 25, 2025
How to Become an Organ and Tissue Donor

In the United States, a new person is added to the national transplant waiting list every 8 minutes. According to Donate Life, even the largest football stadium in the U.S. could…


Thursday, November 20, 2025
Spread Some Cheer with Rep. Spain’s Annual Holiday Diaper Drive Supporting Local Families

State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) invites constituents to spread some holiday cheer to families in need this year by donating to his annual Holiday Diaper Drive. The holiday season…


Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Rep. Spain’s Annual Veterans Resources Fair Returns Nov. 25

State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) is hosting his annual Veterans Resources Fair for constituents on Tuesday, November 25, at the Bureau County Metro Center in Princeton. The free fair…


Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Honoring Our Veterans

Veterans Day, since November 11th, 1919, has been celebrated annually in the United States as a way to show gratitude to those who have selflessly served in one of the…


Friday, November 7, 2025
Rep. Spain Upcoming Constituent Events: Q&A, Veterans Fair, Holiday Diaper Drive

State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) is hosting a series of events for constituents over the next several weeks. The events include a Legislative Q&A in Buda on November 10,…


Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Update: Veto Session Recap

MASS TRANSIT Illinois Democrats Pass a $2.5 Billion Mass Transit Bailout. It was déjà vu all over again at the Capitol last week, with Illinois Democrats passing more tax hikes in…


Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Rep. Spain Warns Democrats’ Energy Bill Will Cause Electric Rates to Skyrocket More

Speaking on the House floor in opposition to SB 25, State Rep. Ryan Spain warned of the failed promises of Democrats’ previous green energy laws, which they claimed would bring…


Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Sign the Petition: Stop the $1.9 Billion Tax Grab

I stand united with State Representative Spain against a massive $1.9 billion tax hike to bail out the Regional Transportation Authority—no reforms, just pain for working families. This plan slaps…


Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Rep. Spain Decries Democrats for Doubling Down on Gerrymandering

Speaking at a press conference before the final week of the fall veto session is set to begin, State Rep. Ryan Spain decried Democrats for their latest push to further…