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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…


Saturday, December 23, 2023
How NORAD Tracks Santa’s Progress

“NORAD Tracks Santa” is a holiday tradition that has grown into a massive volunteer operation. The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans: How NORAD Tracks Santa’s Progress


Thursday, December 21, 2023
Illinois Budget Pressures Mounting for 2024

Democrats should have heeded the warning to budget carefully before creating more long-term state programs with temporary funds. Now that those funds are predictably running out, we will all be…


Thursday, December 14, 2023
Despite Setback, Legal Challenges to Dems’ Gun Ban Continue

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has denied a request for a preliminary injunction against Illinois Democrats’ firearms ban. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/justice-barrett-refuses-to-block-illinois-assault-weapons-ban


Wednesday, December 13, 2023
With Deadlines Approaching, Democrats’ Gun Registration Rules Still Up in the Air

With registration deadlines looming, Democrats’ overreaching firearms ban continues to cause confusion and frustration for law-abiding gun owners in Illinois.  As Deadline Looms, Assault Weapons Registration Rules Still Unresolved |…