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Monday, January 13, 2025
Rep. Rosenthal Issues Statement after House Rules Adopted for 104th General Assembly

Rep. Rosenthal Issues Statement after House Rules Adopted for 104th General Assembly Springfield, IL…Last week, the Illinois House of Representatives voted on Rules for the 104th General Assembly. There was…


Friday, January 10, 2025
Madigan’s House Rules renewed for two more years

The little-known Rules that control the legislative process in Illinois were voted on yesterday in the Illinois House of Representatives.  Adopting a set of procedural rules to govern the House…


Thursday, January 9, 2025
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate and honor the brave men and women who are committed to keeping our communities safe. Thank you to law enforcement officers across…


Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Rep. Rosenthal is Honored to be Sworn into the 104th General Assembly

Rep. Rosenthal is Honored to be Sworn into the 104th General Assembly Springfield, IL…Today, State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) was officially sworn into the new 104th General Assembly. He is…


Thursday, January 2, 2025
Lame Duck Session could bring more gun control laws

In the final minutes of the Illinois House of Representatives’ 2024 Veto Session, House Republican Floor Leader Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) called for a vote to end Veto Session, and the…


Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Here’s to a New Year filled with joy, peace, and purpose

As the clock counts down and the final moments of the year fade away, we find ourselves at the edge of something new. New Year’s Eve is a celebration, but…


Tuesday, December 31, 2024
It’s Been an Honor Representing the 108th District in 2024

2024 was a great year representing the 108th District! I’m eager to continue working on making positive changes in 2025 that moves Illinois in the right direction! Meeting with constituents,…


Wednesday, December 25, 2024
The blessed meaning of Christmas

While snow may or may not blanket the state come December 25, the magic of the season is undeniable. It’s found in the glow of Christmas lights illuminating our small…


Wednesday, December 18, 2024
1,400% property tax hikes in Montgomery County on hold

Over the past month, property taxes skyrocketed in Montgomery County. A woman in Hillsboro, saw her timberland property taxes catapult from $750 per year to $10,000 after a land assessment….


Friday, December 13, 2024
Patriots of the Heartland

Near the Capitol stands a building constructed to celebrate Illinois’ first 100 years of statehood. The Centennial Building (today called the Howlett Building) features an area for exhibiting battle flags…