The Illinois House returns for the second week of the fall veto session today. It is our final chance to act on the major issues facing our state before the…

We cannot allow DCFS to continue to fail Illinois families. The agency needs a complete overhaul, strong leadership, and a clear direction forward to ensure children in our state’s care…

Two men from California who were caught transporting more than 5,000 pounds of illegal cannabis in our state have been released from jail under the “no cash bail” provisions of…

Morgan County Officials Highlight Loss of Revenue from Elimination of Cash Bail The looming end of cash bail in Illinois later this month is not only a public safety concern;…

Some driver service facilities across Illinois will require appointments starting September , including a location in Quincy. Click below to see if facilities nearest you will be impacted. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/need-to-renew-your-illinois-drivers-license-you-may-soon-need-an-appointment/3214293/

How Many Corruption Convictions will it Take? Tim Mapes, the Chief of Staff to former House Speaker Mike Madigan, was found guilty of perjury and obstruction of justice yesterday afternoon. The conviction…

We have the opportunity to provide residents with low-cost and reliable clean energy by lifting Illinois’ ban on new nuclear construction. Rep. Frese this spring co-sponsored and helped pass SB76 that would…

Great Evening in Beardstown I want to thank everyone who joined me in Beardstown for a great discussion last week.  I was pleased to meet and greet several dozen Cass…

Dozens of state employees across multiple agencies are under investigation for claims they fraudulently obtained payments from the Paycheck Protection Program.  https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/state-watchdog-investigating-employees-accused-of-bilking-federal-pandemic-aid-program

Lawmakers look to lift the ban on nuclear energy permits Illinois lawmakers worked to lift the 36-year-old ban on new nuclear energy construction permits this spring, with Senate Bill 76 receiving bipartisan support and…