There is a story behind every piece of legislation introduced in the Illinois General Assembly.  Some stories are light-hearted and some are maddening.  And others, like the horrific murders of…

CORRUPTION & ETHICS REFORM House Republicans Renew Call for Ethics Reform. As the tangled web of Democrats’ corruption continues to unwind over and over in federal court, Illinois House Republicans have renewed…

On January 27, the world commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Holocaust was the state-sponsored persecution and mass murder of millions of European Jews, Romani…

As the tangled web of Democrats’ corruption continues to unwind over and over in federal court, Illinois House Republicans have renewed calls for needed ethics reforms. The list of convictions continues to…

Freezing rain has created dangerous driving conditions across Illinois. The Illinois State Police are urging people to only travel if needed today and to be cautious on the roads. There…

A moratorium on new nuclear reactor construction that had been in place since 1987 was lifted by Illinois lawmakers late in 2023, paving the way for small nuclear reactor construction…

Eddie Kimble is an Army Veteran who achieved his dream to own a gun range. He also makes history to be the second African American to open a gun range…

Budget | Children BUDGET Illinois personal income tax revenue stream remains strong, for now. The report on December 2023 State of Illinois revenues, published this week by the Commission on Government…

Winter weather in Illinois can be dangerous, especially while traveling on the roads. Everyone should know and practice basic winter driving skills. By driving safely, you not only protect yourself,…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Meet our newest legislators. This week the House Republican Caucus welcomed Nicole La Ha and Brandun Schweizer to its ranks. The two new legislators were appointed to fill vacancies created with the retirements of State…