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Thursday, June 29, 2023
Federal Appeals Court Hears Illinois Gun Ban Case

The Constitutionality of Illinois Democrats’ gun and magazine ban was heard Thursday in Federal Appeals Court. Federal appeals court hears challenge to Illinois gun and magazine bans | Illinois |…


Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Canadian Wildfires Causing Air Quality Alerts Across Illinois

Most of Illinois is experiencing unhealthy air quality conditions due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. If you are able, consider staying inside as much as possible over the next several days to limit…


Saturday, June 24, 2023
It’ County Fair Season!

County Fairs are in full swing across the state. Get out there and celebrate summer!  2023 County Fair Dates Flyer.pdf (illinois.gov)


Friday, June 23, 2023
“The Cost of “Free”

The Governor’s flip flop on healthcare highlights the true cost of “free”. Editorial | Flip-flop on immigrant health care shows high cost of ‘free’ | Editorials | news-gazette.com


Thursday, June 22, 2023
FOID card legal battle moves forward in Sangamon County

Attorneys presented oral arguments in the Sangamon County court battle over the constitutionality of FOID cards in Illinois. Rep. Tipsword introduced legislation this spring to eliminate FOID cards in Illinois….


Monday, June 19, 2023
Celebrate Freedom on Juneteenth

On June 19, 1865, Union troops finally freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation…


Sunday, June 18, 2023
Celebrate Dads Today

Happy Father’s Day today to all of the amazing dads across Illinois!


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
It’s Flag Day!

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…


Saturday, June 10, 2023
Gun Ban Challenge Update

With the consolidated gun ban challenge being briefed and soon heard in the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal, an Illinois attorney is asking a federal district judge for partial…


Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Budget Signing Today, 500+ Other Bills to Go

Governor Pritzker will sign the budget today. More than 500 other new bills will hit the Governor’s desk over the summer. Here’s a look of some of the measures that passed the Illinois General…