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Monday, December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas!

From the Tipsword Family to yours, hoping you have a very Merry Christmas filled with joy, love, and hope!


Sunday, December 24, 2023
Christmas Eve Tradition

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas Eve! What’s your favorite Christmas Eve tradition?


Friday, December 22, 2023
How NORAD Tracks Santa’s Progress

“NORAD Tracks Santa” is a holiday tradition that has grown into a massive volunteer operation. The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans: How NORAD Tracks Santa’s Progress


Thursday, December 14, 2023
Despite Setback, Legal Challenges to Dems’ Firearms Ban Continue

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has denied a request for a preliminary injunction against Illinois Democrats’ firearms ban. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/justice-barrett-refuses-to-block-illinois-assault-weapons-ban


Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Registration Rules for Democrat Gun Ban Still Up in the Air

Democrats’ overreaching firearms ban continues to cause confusion and frustration for law-abiding gun owners in Illinois.  As Deadline Looms, Assault Weapons Registration Rules Still Unresolved | Chicago News | WTTW


Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Nuclear Energy Development Moratorium Lifted

The governor has signed legislation we passed this year to lift the moratorium on new nuclear construction in Illinois. This move will allow for the development of small modular nuclear…


Saturday, December 9, 2023
Illinois in the Movies: What’s your Illinois Christmas Movie Pick?

In addition to Home Alone and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation the list of Christmas movies filmed and/or set in Illinois is robust. What is your favorite? https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2023/12/christmas-movies-filmed-or-set-in.html


Friday, December 8, 2023
Illinois Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Deny Gun Ban Injunction

The Pritzker administration has weighed-in on the challenge to their gun ban before the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the Court to deny an injunction that would block the ban. The…


Thursday, December 7, 2023
Happy Hanukkah!

Sundown today marks the beginning of the Hanukkah celebration that will last for eight days and eight nights. We continue to stand with Israel, and we wish a very happy…


Thursday, December 7, 2023
A Date Which Will Live in Infamy

Today we remember the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on this day in 1941. We will always remember those who were killed while…