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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
New Year, New Laws

On New Year’s Day more than 300 bills will go into effect as new state laws. Changes will impact gun owners, Illinois drivers, utility customers, and others said Rep. Halbrook….


Sunday, December 24, 2023
Merry Christmas!

Wishing your family a Christmas filled with love, joy, and hope!


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…


Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Illinois Exodus Continued in 2023

Illinois will continue to lose residents unless we make major policy changes. If we make our state more affordable, more business-friendly, and a safe place to call home, we can…


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 |…


Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A Victory for Crisis Pregnancy Centers

The Attorney General agreed to not enforce a new law targeting crisis pregnancy centers after the measure was blocked by a federal judge for violating Illinoisans’ First Amendment rights. https://www.dailywire.com/news/illinois-agrees-to-not-enforce-law-targeting-pro-life-pregnancy-centers


Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Nuclear Energy Development Ban Lifted

Good news for the future reliability and affordability of energy in Illinois…the moratorium on new nuclear energy development has been lifted. This move will allow for the development of small…


Saturday, December 9, 2023
Illinois in the Movies: What’s Your Favorite Christmas Movie Set in Illinois?

In addition to Home Alone and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation the list of Christmas movies filmed and/or set in Illinois is robust. What is your favorite Christmas movie set or…