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Saturday, August 5, 2023
It’s State Fair Time!

The State Fair in Springfield opens next week. After $64.8 million in upgrades, Illinois State Fair opens next week | Illinois | thecentersquare.com


Friday, August 4, 2023
Medicaid Recipients Need to Renew Proof of Eligibility

More than 47,000 Illinois residents lost Medicaid coverage this week. About 13,000 of those who lost coverage are no longer eligible, and another 34,000 never responded to requests to prove their…


Thursday, August 3, 2023
Some State Employees Investigated for Pandemic Relief Fraud

Dozens of state employees across multiple agencies are under investigation for claims they fraudulently obtained payments from the Paycheck Protection Program.  https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/state-watchdog-investigating-employees-accused-of-bilking-federal-pandemic-aid-program


Friday, July 28, 2023
Cash Bail, Unemployment Fraud, Edgar Fellows, and more

Elimination of Cash Bail Officially Takes Effect in September By a vote of 5-2 the Illinois Supreme Court has sided with legislative Democrats supporting the elimination of cash bail for…


Friday, July 28, 2023
Some Drivers Services Facilities Moving to Appointment Only

Starting September 1st, 44 driver services facilities around the state will require appointments for some services. See if your nearest facility will be impacted: https://www.wqad.com/article/news/politics/illinois-politics/appointments-to-be-required-at-state-driver-services-facilities-illinois/526-d1e0a1ed-fd4c-479f-ba0c-d6ad6d15a79a


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Rep. Tipsword Tapped for Edgar Fellows Class of 2023

40 SELECTED FOR 2023 EDGAR FELLOWS PROGRAM URBANA, IL — In a highly competitive process, forty public policy leaders from across Illinois have been selected for the 2023 class of…


Monday, July 24, 2023
Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

A stretch of hot weather is expected across Illinois this week. Here are a few tips for staying safe in the heat: -Limit outdoor activities -Drink plenty of water -Wear…


Friday, July 21, 2023
Continuing Work on Public Safety is a Top Priority

You can read more about this week’s Supreme Court ruling on the elimination of cash bail, it’s impact on our communities, and public safety fixes House Republicans have been working…


Thursday, July 20, 2023
Democrat Lawmakers Criticize Pritzker’s Use of Power THEY Gave Him

This spring, Democrat lawmakers chose to hand more power over to the Governor to avoid making tough decisions themselves. After abdicating their responsibilities, these same lawmakers are now criticizing the…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Rep. Tipsword: Cash Bail Elimination Ruling is a Blow to the Safety of Our Communities

By a vote of 5-2 the Illinois Supreme Court today sided with legislative Democrats supporting the elimination of cash bail for violent offenders in Illinois. State Representative Dennis Tipsword, a…