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Thursday, June 6, 2024
Democrat Mid-Cycle Election Changes Found Unconstitutional

Last month, Democrats’ elections bill was introduced, passed through the General Assembly, and signed into law in less than two days. This law, which changed elections rules mid-cycle, has now…


Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Judge Considers Democrats’ Mid-Cycle Election Changes

A decision on the lawsuit over Democrats’ mid-cycle elections law is expected in the coming days. Here’s what you should know about the case. https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/judge-considering-whether-slated-candidates-can-appear-on-november-ballot


Friday, May 31, 2024
Hold on to Your Wallet! Property Tax Study, Claim Your Cash, and More

The House adjourned for the summer at about 5:00 Wednesday morning, just a couple of hours after the majority party pushed through a $53.1 billion, 3,000 + page state budget…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Rep. Tipsword: Democrats Pass New Tax-and-Spend Budget

In the early morning hours Wednesday, the majority party in the Illinois House pushed through a $53.1billion, state budget for Fiscal Year 2025, the largest budget in Illinois history. To…


Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Largest Budget in State History to Be Voted on Overnight

The House is expected to take up Democrats’ budget sometime tonight, likely during the overnight hours. This is the largest partisan spending plan in state history and includes pay hikes…


Monday, May 27, 2024
Memorial Day, House Nears Vote on State Budget, and More

I hope this update finds you and your family enjoying the holiday weekend and reflecting on the meaning and importance of Memorial Day.  The first national observance of Memorial Day…


Monday, May 27, 2024
Some Gave All

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…


Saturday, May 25, 2024
2024 Team Illinois Youth Police Camp Coming This Summer

The Team Illinois Youth Police Camp is a week-long program that challenges young adults to better themselves through the philosophy of “Teamwork, Commitment and Pride.” https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/illinois-state-police-youth-camp-19464395.php


Friday, May 24, 2024
Session End Update-Dems May Not Meet Their Own Budget Deadline

It looks like Democrats may blow past their self-imposed budget deadline again this year. Republicans have once again been cut out of the process. We have to work together if…


Thursday, May 23, 2024
Claim Your Cash!

Rep. Dennis Tipsword is teaming up with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office in June to help you discover if you have any unclaimed cash with the state, and to help get…