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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Safe-T Act Impact

The controversial abolishment of cash bail in Illinois is having far-reaching affects already, with the majority of Illinois’ 102 counties facing disparate resource challenges. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2023/10/safe-t-act-exacerbates-public-defender.html


Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Future of Invest in Kids Scholarships Depends Upon Legislative Democrats

The Governor has agreed to sign an extension of the Invest in Kids scholarship program…if the legislature sends him a bill. Rep. Tipsword and other House Republicans have filed HB…


Monday, October 23, 2023
CO2 Pipeline Plan Canceled

A proposed carbon capture pipeline through several central Illinois counties has been scrapped. Navigator CO2 Ventures cancels carbon-capture pipeline project in US Midwest | Reuters


Thursday, October 19, 2023
Veto Session Issues Include Nuclear Ban, Invest in Kids

Here’s a quick look at some of the issues we are expected to take up in veto session beginning next week.  https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/10/19/illinois-general-assembly-veto-sessnuclear-moratorium-rent-control-a-on-illinois-veto-session-agenda/70775342007/


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Fighting Deadly Fentanyl

Illinois House Republicans have introduced and passed a number of bills to fight the deadly fentanyl epidemic gripping our state. However, much more must be done to keep our residents safe,…


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
JCAR Calls for Transparency in Democrats’ Gun Ban/Registry

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) has approved a measure calling for more clarity and transparency as it relates to Democrats’ firearms ban registry rules. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_c1e1a2e4-6d22-11ee-8581-272d52ef8f4b.html


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Thank a Farmer Today!

National Farmer’s Day is a special day set aside to appreciate the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our world. Thank you to farmers for your dedication to…


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Gun Ban Challenge Back in Court this Week

“…We’re anxiously awaiting their ruling,” McGlynn said Wednesday as Maag brought his challenge that the law is unconstitutionally vague back to the Southern District of Illinois.  After vagueness hearing, federal…


Monday, October 9, 2023
We Stand With Israel

We stand in solidarity with Israel and extend our deepest condolences for all the innocent lives lost in the heinous acts of violence carried out by Hamas terrorists. Pray for…


Wednesday, October 4, 2023
DCFS Director on the Way Out, But Reforms are Needed to Protect Children

We cannot solve the systemic issues at DCFS without transparency and accountability from both the agency and the Pritzker administration. Children in the state’s care need to be the top…