Attorneys have presented oral arguments in the Sangamon County court battle over the constitutionality of FOID cards in Illinois.

The more burdens we put on residents and job creators, the more we push people away from our state. If we focused on making Illinois an affordable place to call…

With the consolidated gun ban challenge being briefed and soon heard in the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal, an Illinois attorney is asking a federal district judge for partial…

Dry conditions continue to worsen in Illinois as drought spreads across the state. Central and Western Illinois are currently in “moderate drought”. Here’s what that means: https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/drought-spreading-across-illinois-little-rain-18130543.php

Where’s the Budget? With two short weeks now left in our scheduled legislative session we have yet to see any state budget proposals emerging from the majority party. Meanwhile, tax…

Three Weeks Left We have three short weeks left before our scheduled May 19 adjournment, and we have yet to see an official state revenue estimate for fiscal year 2024…

New Chicago Mayor, Same Disastrous Policies Chicago’s Mayor-Elect, Brandon Johnson, addressed lawmakers this week and I must say I am disappointed in the direction he is choosing to lead the…

Deadlines The General Assembly’s spring break is ending and the House returns to session next Tuesday. While it has been good to be busy in the district, we have much…

Storm Aftermath I hope everyone is safe after the storms that rolled through Illinois on Friday evening, and again Tuesday into Wednesday. Governor Pritzker has issued an emergency disaster proclamation…

House Bill Tally The House worked late into the evening last Friday after I sent my last update. Here’s the final tally of House Bills that were passed out of…