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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Gun Ban Challenge Back in Court this Week

“…We’re anxiously awaiting their ruling,” McGlynn said Wednesday as Maag brought his challenge that the law is unconstitutionally vague back to the Southern District of Illinois.  After vagueness hearing, federal…


Tuesday, September 26, 2023
More Criminals Benefit from Democrats’ SAFE-T Act

Two men from California who were caught transporting more than 5,000 pounds of illegal cannabis in our state have been released from jail under the “no cash bail” provisions of…


Thursday, August 3, 2023
State Employees Among Those 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


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Rep. Halbrook: Join the Legislative Prayer Caucus in Recognizing “In God We Trust” Anniversary

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Democrats 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…


Friday, July 14, 2023
Update-Supreme Court Decision on Elimination of Cash Bail Coming Tuesday

Illinois Supreme Court set to release ruling on no-cash bail case Tuesday | Illinois | thecentersquare.com


Friday, June 30, 2023
Gas, Grocery Taxes to Increase Just in Time for the Holiday Weekend

Starting Saturday, it’s going to cost you more to gas up and stock up… Illinois taxes increase on basic necessities Saturday | Illinois | thecentersquare.com


Thursday, June 22, 2023
FOID card legal battle moves forward in Sangamon County

Attorneys have presented oral arguments in the Sangamon County court battle over the constitutionality of FOID cards in Illinois.


Friday, June 9, 2023
Gun Ban Challenge Update

With the consolidated gun ban challenge being briefed and soon heard in the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal, an Illinois attorney is asking a federal district judge for partial…


Friday, May 26, 2023
Revised Bill on Use of County Owned Farmland a Plus for Taxpayers

House Bill 1076 brings clarity and puts new requirements in place.  Those requirements include that three-fourths of the entire county board must approve any crop share, cash rent or lease…