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Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Democrats’ Mid-Cycle Elections Changes Now in Judge’s Hands

A decision on the lawsuit over Democrats’ mid-cycle elections law is expected in the coming days. Here’s what you should know about the case. https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/judge-considering-whether-slated-candidates-can-appear-on-november-ballot


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
What You Need to Know about the Budget

The Illinois House adjourned at about 5:00 this morning, a few short hours after the majority party muscled through a $53.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025 that includes more…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Rep. Frese: New Democrat Budget is “Déjà vu all over again”

In the early morning hours Wednesday, the majority party in the Illinois House pushed through a $53.1 billion, state budget for Fiscal Year 2025 that includes $1 billion in tax…


Tuesday, May 28, 2024
House Vote Likely Tonight on Democrats’ Record Spending Plan, Tax Increases

The House is expected to take up Democrats’ budget sometime tonight, likely during the overnight hours. This is the largest partisan spending plan in state history and includes pay hikes…


Monday, May 27, 2024
Some Gave All

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…


Saturday, May 25, 2024
National Road Trip Day!

Happy National Road Trip Day! Whether you are traveling across the state or the country, road trips are a fantastic way to see the incredible sights and locations all around…


Friday, May 24, 2024
Where’s the Budget?, Election Power Grab Challenge, Germanfest, and More

Where’s the Budget? Today was our scheduled adjournment day…and that didn’t happen. Late yesterday Speaker Welch scheduled us to be in session both Saturday and Sunday. The hold-up is the…


Friday, May 24, 2024
Session End Update-Dems May Miss their Own Budget Deadline

It looks like Democrats may blow past their self-imposed budget deadline again this year. Republicans have once again been cut out of the process. We have to work together if…


Thursday, May 23, 2024
Illinois House Honors Fallen Servicemembers

The House Memorial Day ceremony was held this week, honoring the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have lost their lives in service to our nation. This annual ceremony…


Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Stay Safe During Dust Storms

Dust storms forced the closure of two Illinois interstates yesterday and can pose a serious danger to drivers. Here are some safety tips to remember if you find yourself in…