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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….


Monday, June 9, 2025
Water Safety Tips for Parents

Water activities bring joy and adventure, but they also come with risks, especially for young children. Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death for children, and even moments of inattention…


Friday, June 6, 2025
Update: End of Spring Session Recap

BUDGET/TAXESDemocrats Pass $55.2 Billion Budget Another year, another budget, and another near-record-breaking spending increase. Just before midnight on the last day of the legislative session, Illinois House Democrats passed the FY26…


Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Free Fishing Days for Father’s Day Weekend

From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources: The IDNR has set June 13 through 16 as Illinois free fishing days for 2025. During these four days, anglers can fish without…