The first Thanksgiving took place over 400 years ago, but the spirit of the holiday lives on today. It reminds us to be thankful for all that we have, including…
Yesterday, the Firearms Policy Coalition announced the filing of an en banc petition with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in its lawsuit challenging Democrats’ firearms ban in Illinois. https://www.firearmspolicy.org/fpc-files-en-banc-petition-in-lawsuit-challenging-illinois-firearm-magazine-bans
Wishing everyone a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving! New Challenges Face Assault Weapon Ban Representative Dan Caulkins has petitioned the nation’s highest court to review the state Supreme Court’s decision to…
Last Week of Veto Session In The Books Illinois General Assembly concludes Fall Veto Session.Week two of the Fall Veto Session was characterized more by what the Democratic Supermajority failed…
On November 19, 1863, a dedication ceremony was held for the new Gettysburg Soldiers’ National Cemetery. The keynote speaker was Edward Everett, a famed orator who had served as a U.S….
This Veterans Day let us take a moment to remember the sacrifices made by those who answered the call to protect the freedom of our nation. Thank you to all…
Plaintiffs challenging Democrats’ firearms ban are reviewing their next steps after a federal appeals court vacated a lower court’s preliminary injunction on Friday. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_61ca2658-7be9-11ee-a508-9f7b9af86316.html
Families can do many things to increase the safety of their loved ones during Halloween trick-or-treating activities. Fires, traffic accidents, and allergic reactions are common Halloween hazards. Costumes should be…
The controversial abolishment of cash bail in Illinois is having far-reaching affects already, with the majority of Illinois’ 102 counties facing disparate resource challenges. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2023/10/safe-t-act-exacerbates-public-defender.html
The Governor has agreed to sign an extension of the Invest in Kids scholarship program…if the legislature sends him a bill. Rep. Halbrook and other House Republicans have filed HB…