The General Assembly is considering a sweeping police and criminal justice reform bill that will severely hamper the ability of police to do their jobs and make our communities less…

State Representatives Tim Butler, Ryan Spain and Jackie Haas held a press conference this afternoon to propose legislation creating an Independent Redistricting Commission and called for action during the upcoming…

Three new state laws go into effect January 1, 2021. Usually there are 200-300 new laws approved each year. Only three for 2021 due to the legislative session being shortened…

“The cost of diapers for many families in Central Illinois is a real household budgeting problem and source of great stress,” said Rep. Ryan Spain as he traveled his district…

House Republican Conference Chairman Ryan Spain, one of three petitioners to file a Special Investigating Committee Petition to investigate Michael J. Madigan in a process that has been utilized in…

My office is hosting a free Financial Foundation workshop with State Farm Agent Tom Conklin. During this workshop, Tom will help you identify your goals, build a budget and create…

The Illinois Tollway is reminding drivers that they have through December 30, 2020 to take advantage of TOLLING 2020 by paying a reduced, $3 fee per toll for passenger vehicles,…

House Republican Conference Chairman Ryan Spain (R-Peoria), one of three petitioners to file a Special Investigating Committee Petition to investigate Michael J. Madigan in a process that has been utilized…

Businesses and Non-Profits Rebuild Distressed Communities What: Rebuild Distressed Communities is a $25 million economic recovery program to support economically distressed Illinois businesses and communities that have sustained property damage due…

“Many people don’t realize that programs like WIC and SNAP do not pay for diapers, rash creams or other infant supplies.  Diapers are an essential and often overlooked need for…