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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Gov. Pritzker Needs to Stop Ignoring Agency Problems and Start Fixing Them

Dysfunction at state agencies under the Pritzker administration has caused Illinois residents unnecessary hardship. We can give Illinoisans an efficient, transparent state government that works for them by actually addressing the issues at our…


Monday, February 6, 2023
Happy Birthday Ronald Reagan!

On this day in 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in the great state of Illinois where he learned the standards and values that would guide him throughout his life….


Monday, February 6, 2023
Another Energy Price Hike May Be Coming

Ameren Illinois, one of the state’s largest electric and gas delivery companies, has filed plans for electric and gas rate increases. https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/02/06/ameren-illinois-files-for-electric-and-gas-rate-increases/69862558007/


Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Celebrate Freedom Day

On January 31, 1865, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the resolution proposing the 13th Amendment to the Constitution which would abolish slavery and outlaw involuntary servitude. The next day,…


Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Another Second Amendment Victory

An Illinois appellate court has ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit over Democrats’ firearms ban, finding that a temporary restraining order keeping the bill from going into effect…


Thursday, January 26, 2023
Reduce High Utility Bills

If you’ve noticed a shocking increase in your utility bills lately, you are not alone. Nationwide, home energy costs were 15.6% higher year-on-year in December. Here are a few tips for lowering energy…


Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Illinois Must do Better at Creation Jobs, Opportunity

We should be a leader in growing job opportunities for our residents. We have the resources, but our state’s high taxes and bad public policies drive employers away. We have to be…


Thursday, January 12, 2023
103rd General Assembly Underway

The 103rd General Assembly was sworn into office yesterday surrounded by our friends, family, staff, and colleagues. Today we begin the people’s work in the House and look forward to a…


Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Illinois Supreme Court Stays the Elimination of Cash Bail

On Saturday, the Illinois Supreme Court put the elimination of cash bail on hold in Illinois. The court is expected to review the case in the coming weeks. Read more here.


Saturday, December 31, 2022
Happy 2023!

Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy New Year.