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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Governor “Owns” Failures at DCFS

Embattled Illinois DCFS director Marc Smith announces resignation – Chicago Sun-Times (suntimes.com) The Governor owns the failures of this agency. It took him days to respond to a scathing audit…


Monday, October 2, 2023
Halbrook Commends First Responders Working Fatal Anhydrous Ammonia Accident, Pledges Cleanup and Safety Support

State Representative Brad Halbrook today thanked all first responders who have been helping on the scene of an accident on US 40 near Teutopolis involving an overturned tanker leaking anhydrous…


Saturday, September 30, 2023
Fall Means Illinois Pumpkins!

Fall is officially underway in the Land of Lincoln and that means changing leaves, cooler weather, and of course pumpkins. Whether you’re enjoying a slice of pumpkin pie or carving…


Friday, September 29, 2023
Public School Funding Hearings Begin Next Week

The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking input from educators, parents, students, and community organizations on state funding for public education. Fiscal year 2025 budget hearings begin next week. Learn more at isbe.net/budget…


Thursday, September 28, 2023
Challenge Proceeding to Another State Pro-Abortion Mandate

“The new case challenges the 2016 Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act amendment, which attempts to force medical and counseling personnel to promote abortion regardless of their ethical or…


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…


Sunday, September 24, 2023
Honor Gold Star Families’ Sacrifice

On Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day we honor the families who have lost a loved one in service to our nation. Let us never forget the sacrifice of our…


Friday, September 22, 2023
More Com Ed Four Corruption Fallout

The Illinois Supreme Court has suspended the law licenses of Madigan allies Anne Pramaggiore and Mike McClain on an interim basis following their bribery convictions. https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/illinois-sanctions-law-firm-founder-ex-comed-ceo-lobbyist-attorney-ethics-cases-2023-09-21/


Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Heads Up Gun Owners…Gun Ban Implementation/Registration Begins in October

The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules with the Secretary of State to implement a portion of the Democrats’ firearms ban beginning next month. https://thesouthern.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/state-police-rules-for-assault-weapons-permits-begin-oct-1/article_ec090e15-a656-5a94-a876-88912b57089a.html


Tuesday, September 19, 2023
All Families Deserve School Choice

lllinois’ only school choice option expires at the end of 2023 unless we act during veto session to save the program. If you agree that school choice is important for…