In a long-expected move, national gun rights organizations are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Democrats’ firearms ban in Illinois https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/gun-rights-groups-ask-scotus-to-review-illinois-assault-weapons-ban

On February 12th, 1809, President Abraham Lincoln was born. President Lincoln had a profound effect on his home state of Illinois, and the entire nation, through his work to end…

Frito-Lay makes some of the most popular chips in the American marketplace and Illinois farmers play a huge role in the production of these beloved snack foods.  https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/02/big-game-crunch-starts-with-illinois.html

Budget Priorities House Republicans have laid out our priorities for the new state budget that we will adopt before we adjourn this spring. With hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars…

Several Illinois farm families will be featured in an ad that will air during the Super Bowl, including the Marr family from Morgan County! Read more about it below! Illinois…

Today Rep. Frese and Sen. Tracy welcomed to the Capitol members of the Camp Point Central High School Panthers football team – 2023 IHSA Class 1A Champions! Last month Rep….

On this day 113 years ago, President Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois. Happy birthday, President Reagan! Learn more about Illinois’ native son: https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/02/remembering-ronald-reagan-illinois.html

Happy Freedom Day! On February 1st, 1865, Illinois became the first state in the union to ratify the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States. 

Illinois farmers once again led the nation in total soybean production for the 2023 growing season. https://www.morningagclips.com/illinois-tops-u-s-soybean-production-for-2023/

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This year, let us all take time to remember the victims of the Holocaust, share the stories of survivors, and strengthen our resolve to…