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Friday, November 17, 2023
Gas Utility Rates Will Rise…But not as Much as Providers Wanted

“Regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday unanimously approved rate hikes for four major natural gas utilities, but the little-known regulatory body’s decision was perhaps more notable for what…


Thursday, November 16, 2023
Families Brace for Loss of Invest in Kids Scholarships

Thousands of families across Illinois depend on the Invest in Kids scholarship program to put their children in the schools that best suit their learning needs. By failing to extend…


Saturday, November 11, 2023
Honor America’s Heroes!

This Veterans Day let us take a moment to remember the sacrifices made by those who answered the call to protect the freedom of our nation. Thank you to all…


Thursday, November 9, 2023
Lots of Unfinished Business on Last Day of Veto

A new bill to end the ban on nuclear energy construction will be heard in a House committee this morning, but legislation to save Invest in Kids Scholarships is not…


Monday, November 6, 2023
Federal Appeals Court Vacates Gun Ban Injunction

Plaintiffs challenging Democrats’ firearms ban are reviewing their next steps after a federal appeals court vacated a lower court’s preliminary injunction on Friday. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_61ca2658-7be9-11ee-a508-9f7b9af86316.html


Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

Families can do many things to increase the safety of their loved ones during Halloween trick-or-treating activities. Fires, traffic accidents, and allergic reactions are common Halloween hazards. Costumes should be…


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Safe-T Act Impact

The controversial abolishment of cash bail in Illinois is having far-reaching affects already, with the majority of Illinois’ 102 counties facing disparate resource challenges. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2023/10/safe-t-act-exacerbates-public-defender.html


Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Governor Will Sign Invest in Kids Extension…If Democrat Majority Allows Legislation to Pass

The Governor has already agreed to sign an extension of the Invest in Kids scholarship program. We can give children across Illinois the opportunity to attend the schools that meet…


Monday, October 23, 2023
Carbon Capture Pipeline Plans Scrapped

A proposed carbon capture pipeline through several local counties has been scrapped. Navigator CO2 Ventures cancels carbon-capture pipeline project in US Midwest | Reuters


Thursday, October 19, 2023
Nuclear Energy Ban, Invest in Kids will be Hot Veto Session Topics

Here’s a quick look at some of the issues we are expected to take up in veto session beginning next week.  https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/10/19/illinois-general-assembly-veto-sessnuclear-moratorium-rent-control-a-on-illinois-veto-session-agenda/70775342007/