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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
In the Wake of the Nashville School Shooting, Tipsword Stresses the Need to Support Law Enforcement

Today, Rep. Tipsword called for the Illinois House to honor the first responders who ran into gunfire to end the horrific Monday school shooting in Nashville. Tipsword also stressed that…


Saturday, March 25, 2023
Remembering our Heroes on Medal of Honor Day

The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military award for valor. Today we recognize the dedication and courage of our Medal of Honor recipients and honor them for…


Friday, March 24, 2023
Update-House Bills Advance, SAFE-T-Act, Back to Business Grants, and More

3rd Reading Roundup Today was our deadline in the House to pass House Bills out of our Chamber and on to the Senate. Our floor discussions went on into the evenings,…


Thursday, March 23, 2023
SAFE-T-Act Challenge now in the Hands of Illinois Supreme Court Justices

Now that oral arguments have been heard by the Illinois Supreme Court about the SAFE-T Act, we await the Justices ruling on the constitutionality of this deeply flawed law.


Wednesday, March 22, 2023
WalletHub Scores Illinois Dead Last in Taxpayer Friendliness

According to a new study from the personal-finance website WalletHub. Illinois’ combined state and local tax rate of nearly 15.1% is the highest among all 50 states and the District of Columbia….


Monday, March 20, 2023
Spring has Sprung!

Today marks the official first day of Spring 2023! Who’s ready?


Friday, March 17, 2023
Update-Soft on Crime, Supreme Court Hears Cash Bail Arguments, Madigan Trial and More

Bills Out of Committee-Soft on Crime Policy Continues This week House members spent a lot of time on the floor, considering legislation that the Democrat majority allowed to advance through…


Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Illinois Small Business Development Centers can Help New Business Start-ups

Did you know Illinois Small Business Development Centers are located throughout the state and provide information, confidential business guidance, training, and other resources for start-ups and existing small businesses? Learn…


Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Congratulations Metamora Township HS Boys Basketball-State Champions!

Thanks to the Memory Makers 2023 Class 3A State Champions – Metamora Township High School Boys Basketball! We Are Redbirds!!!


Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Illinois Supreme Court to Determine Constitutionality of Ending Cash Bail

After dozens of Illinois State’s Attorneys sued to keep cash bail in place, the Illinois Supreme Court delayed the statewide implementation of the end of cash bail, pending their final…