An Illinois judge has ruled the state’s Firearm Owner’s Identification law is unconstitutional when used against someone who owns a gun in their own home. https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/judge-strikes-down-part-of-illinois-foid-law-as-unconstitutional
Happy Birthday to our nation’s 16th President Abraham Lincoln! President Lincoln spent most of his life living in Illinois. Before becoming President, he served in the Illinois House of Representatives and…
Happy Birthday to Former President Ronald Reagan! President Reagan was born and raised in northwestern Illinois before becoming the 40th President of the United States.https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2025/02/celebrating-illinois-favorite-son.html
Representatives are wearing red today at the Illinois State Capitol to show support for heart health! ♥ Take some time to learn how you can take care of your heart:…
The House is back in session today starting at noon. You can follow along with Floor action live all this week at https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp
Heads up! Beginning on May 7, 2025, Real ID-compliant identification will be required to fly domestically or enter some state and federal facilities (including courthouses and prisons). https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/will-you-need-an-illinois-real-id-even-if-your-drivers-license-isnt-expired-illinois-real-id-requirements-explained/3658325
In a relentless push for more control over the state, Illinois Democrats have silenced the voices of millions of voters through gerrymandering. We’ve filed a lawsuit against these maps and…
Happy Data Privacy Day! Protecting our personal information online has never been more important. Today is a great reminder that we should all learn more about data privacy and take…
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to remember the millions of lives tragically lost during the Holocaust. May we never forget the strength, courage, and resilience of those who survived,…
The 54th Massachusetts included 12 African Americans from Galesburg, Illinois who enlisted and fought for freedom during the Civil War. Last year, Rep. Dan Swanson shared the story of these…