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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Illinois Has Nothing to Celebrate on “National School Choice Week

It’s National School Choice Week. This week 18 states are celebrating new or expanded private school choice programs for their families. Here in Illinois, Democrats chose to end the Invest…


Friday, January 12, 2024
Reduce Cold Weather Energy Costs

The near-or-below zero temperatures are coming next week. You can increase the energy efficiency of your home and help save money on heating bills this winter by following these simple…


Thursday, January 11, 2024
Winter Driving: Know Before You Go

More winter weather is on the way followed by frigid temperatures. Stay in the know before you go! Visit gettingaroundillinois.com to see winter road conditions across the state. https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisDepartmentofTransportation/posts/pfbid0pj7BSafmgRTMzxQYsf7MazbsgH722zEeQfZ8j4FXsFQKqa8F488sdzAQcnGtZqSAl


Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The Vast Majority of Illinois Gun Owners Choose Non-Compliance

While the January 1 deadline for Illinois gun owners to register now-banned firearms has come and gone, reports still have compliance in the single digits. You can read more here.


Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Rep. Halbrook Recaps Border Visit Amid Historic Illegal Migrant Crisis

Rep. Halbrook recapped his trip to the Southern border, sharing what he saw and what he learned firsthand from those dealing every day with the illegal migrant crisis. Read more…


Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Back the Badge-Thank Law Enforcement

Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Thank you to everyone who wears the badge or works in a law enforcement agency keeping us safe! You can read a bit more…


Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Real ID Update

Current Illinois driver’s licenses or ID cards will continue to be accepted at airports, military bases and secure federal facilities until May 7, 2025.https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/will-you-need-an-illinois-real-id-in-2024-what-to-know-about-the-new-id-card/3315049/


Monday, January 1, 2024
Happy New Year!

Wishing your family health, happiness, and prosperity in 2024! Happy New Year!


Sunday, December 31, 2023
Celebrate Responsibly

Have a wonderful New Years Eve! Please celebrate responsibly.


Thursday, December 28, 2023
I pledge Allegiance to the Flag…

Today is Pledge of Allegiance Day, commemorating the day that our pledge was adopted by Congress in 1945. First published in 1892, our pledge honors our nation’s values of freedom…