The Boy Scouts of America was founded by an Illinoisan on this day in 1910. It is said that William D. Boyce of Ottawa got the idea for the civic-minded…
Even after voters overwhelming rejected the Governor’s 2020 plan to amend the state’s Constitution so he could raise taxes, Democrats remain steadfast in their efforts to try once again to…
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…
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….
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/
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…