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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Roadwork to Close I-80 Overnight on May 8 in Bureau County

From the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): IDOT has announced that weather permitting, westbound Interstate 80 in Bureau County will be closed overnight for repairs beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday,…


Monday, May 6, 2024
Photos: Last Week in Springfield

Rep. Spain and the IL House gather for the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony in Springfield to honor our fallen heroes on May 2. Rep. Spain and House Republicans during…


Friday, May 3, 2024
Spain, General Assembly Honor Fallen IL Police Officers

Yesterday was the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony in Springfield to honor our fallen heroes. We joined law enforcement officers from across the state to recognize the Illinois officers who…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
IDNR Hosting OSLAD Grant Information Zoom Event

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is hosting an informational zoom on the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant (OSLAD) Program on Wednesday May 15 at 11:00 a.m. The OSLAD Program is a…


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Rep. Spain: Election Bill is New Low for Illinois Democrats

This morning, Democrats dropped an “Elections Omnibus” bill with no transparency or opportunity for residents to weigh in. The Amendment was filed this morning, it was assigned to a House committee for…


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Spain, House Republicans United in Calling Out Democrats Sham Elections Bill

This morning, Democrats dropped an “Elections Omnibus” bill with no transparency or opportunity for residents to weigh in. The Amendment was filed this morning, it was assigned to a House…


Friday, April 26, 2024
Arbor Day and Illinois’ White Oak

Along with their natural beauty, trees provide us with oxygen, shade, food and many other important resources. Trees also support biodiversity in our communities and can even reduce stress for…


Thursday, April 25, 2024
CGFA Publishes Three-Year State Budget Forecast

As part of its overall duties, the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA), the budget-forecasting arm of the Illinois General Assembly, has been asked to generate a three-year budget…


Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Update: Bill Action, Budget Outlook, Insurance

PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD Rep. Spain Honored with the 2024 Public Service Award. Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain was recently presented with the 2024 Public Service Award by the Chicago and Downstate Illinois…


Monday, April 22, 2024
Photos: Last Week in Springfield

Rep. Spain on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives. Rep. Spain displays a specially made “Peoria Penicillin” hockey jersey that was made in honor of Illinois’ official state…