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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Tipsword: Current Safe-T-Act Provisions Responsible for Release of Man Charged with Reckless Homicide in Deputy’s Death

Rep. Dennis Tipsword today made the following statement on the pretrial release of a subject charged with reckless homicide and DUI in the death of Dekalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Christina…


Friday, April 5, 2024
Committee Deadline, Stand Your Ground, Eclipse, and More

Committee Deadline Today is the scheduled deadline for House members to move their bills out of House Committees to the floor…but Democrats who control the chamber decided to take the…


Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Watch Springfield Action Live

We are back in Springfield this week and expecting a busy few days ahead as we approach the committee deadline for substantive House Bills. You can follow along live with…


Monday, April 1, 2024
Honoring Our State Troopers

Today is Illinois State Police Trooper Day! Thank you to our Illinois State Police for 102 years of “Integrity, Service, Pride” – Our dedicated state troopers work every day to…


Sunday, March 31, 2024
He is Risen!

Happy Easter! Wishing everyone who celebrates a peaceful and joyous day with family and friends.


Saturday, March 30, 2024
If You’re Viewing the Eclipse, Don’t Forget Your Protective Glasses!

The April 8 solar eclipse is almost here. Don’t forget to protect your eyes with approved eclipse glasses if you plan on watching the rare event. You can pick up…


Friday, March 29, 2024
Good Friday Remembrance and Reflection

Good Friday is a somber and reverent day in the Christian religion that marks the death of Jesus Christ. It is the start of a holy weekend which will conclude…


Friday, March 29, 2024
Honor our Vietnam War Veterans

Vietnam War Veterans Day pays tribute to the 2.7 million Americans who served in the Vietnam War. Thank you to all of the veterans of the Vietnam War for your…


Thursday, March 28, 2024
Prayers for Rockford!

Our hearts go out to the loved ones of those killed in the heinous stabbing attacks in Rockford yesterday and to all those impacted by this senseless violence. Please keep…


Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Another Fatal Criminal Justice Error

The Prisoner Review Board failed Laterria Smith and her family, resulting in the death of an innocent 11-year-old boy. We must do more to protect the victims of domestic violence…