State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has issued a statement following today’s Budget and State of the State Address delivered by Governor Pritzker: “Once again, Governor Pritzker has proposed the largest…

The Illinois Department on Aging is seeking nominations for the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Class of 2025! Learn more here: Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame

Happy Birthday to our nation’s 16th President Abraham Lincoln! President Lincoln spent most of his life living in Illinois. Before becoming President, he served in the Illinois House of Representatives and…

The governor will deliver the combined Budget and State of the State Address next Wednesday at noon. This year, House Republicans call for no new taxes, no tax hikes, and a…

Happy Birthday to Former President Ronald Reagan! President Reagan was born and raised in northwestern Illinois and graduated from Eureka College in 1932. In 1981, he became the 40th President of…

The current legislative maps in Illinois are so partisan that they’ve been described as an “insurance policy for House Democrats.” Democrats have used the maps as a way to take…

The House is back in session today starting at noon. You can follow along with Floor action live all this week at the General Assembly website: Illinois General Assembly –…

I am honored to have been appointed to serve on seven committees in the 104th General Assembly. My personal experiences, professional background, business knowledge, and common-sense principles will guide me…

Applications for Illinois Sheriffs’ Association college scholarships are available now and due by March 15. Find more information here: Illinois sheriffs to award $58K in scholarships for 2025-2026 academic year

Illinois soybean farmers set a new record last year and kept our state on top as the #1 soybean producer in the nation! Illinois soybean farmers set new production record…