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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Pritzker Unveils Budget Plan Today at Noon

Governor Pritzker will give his combined Budget and State of the State Address in Springfield today at noon. The budget that will ultimately pass before we adjourn this spring directly…


Tuesday, February 20, 2024
New Legislation Alert!

A new bill proposed by Democrats would force the Illinois EPA to adopt California emission standards for trucks and surrender state sovereignty to California bureaucrats instead of Illinois lawmakers. The…


Monday, February 19, 2024
Celebrate our Nation’s Great Leaders

Today we honor George Washington, Abe Lincoln, and other great presidents who have led our nation, and to remember the values on which our country was founded. Happy Presidents Day!


Thursday, February 15, 2024
Cover Crop Incentive Deadline Approaching

Illinois farmers have until the end of the month to apply for incentives for fields that were planted with cover crops in 2023. https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/cover-crop-incentive-deadline-coming-up-in-illinois/article_447bb64e-c819-11ee-a381-43bd3a1ef00c.html


Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether it be with friends, family, or your significant other, be sure to spend time with those you love today.


Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Illinois Gun Ban Challenge May be Headed to the Supreme Court

In a long-expected move, national gun rights organizations are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Democrats’ firearms ban in Illinois https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/gun-rights-groups-ask-scotus-to-review-illinois-assault-weapons-ban .


Monday, February 12, 2024
Happy Birthday, Honest Abe!

On February 12th, 1809, President Abraham Lincoln was born. President Lincoln had a profound effect on his home state of Illinois, and the entire nation, through his work to end…


Saturday, February 10, 2024
Super (Bowl) Snacks from Illinois Farmers!

Frito-Lay makes some of the most popular chips in the American marketplace and Illinois farmers play a huge role in the production of these beloved snack foods.  https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/02/big-game-crunch-starts-with-illinois.html


Friday, February 9, 2024
Sentencing Imminent in Corruption Conviction of Madigan’s Chief of Staff

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime chief of staff, Tim Mapes, is set to be sentenced at a hearing Monday after a judge rejected his request for a delay in…


Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Rep. Halbrook: Illinoisans Deserve a Say in Solving the Illegal Migrant Crisis

Rep Halbrook today took to the House floor to ask the Speaker to take action on his request for public hearings on the illegal migrant crisis. Watch below!