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Sunday, March 2, 2025
Relax With a Good Book

It’s Read Across America Day! Today is a reminder of the importance of reading and the critical role literacy plays in our world. Whether you are starting a new book…


Friday, February 28, 2025
Audit Confirms We Can’t Afford “Free” Healthcare for Illegal Migrants

“When the majority party in the General Assembly created programs to pay for healthcare for non-citizens Republicans spoke out and warned that the costs would be astronomical…and Republicans were right….


Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Track Down Missing Money with I-CASH

Missing money? Check the state’s I-CASH system to see if you have unclaimed property waiting for you. https://www.wcia.com/news/illinois-news/22-million-returned-to-illinoisans-in-january-2025-from-unclaimed-property-program


Friday, February 21, 2025
What’s the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois?

Makers Madness is back! Nominations are now being accepted to find the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.  https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/nominate-and-choose-the-coolest-products-made-in-illinois/article_d64db154-ee0f-11ef-9bdb-d74c2912a79f.html Last year Craig Industries in Quincy made it into the final round…


Thursday, February 20, 2025
Illinois Government Needs to Live Within its Means

Since 2019, Governor Pritzker has increased spending by $15 BILLION. To put the enormity of this number into perspective, that increase alone is larger than the yearly budgets of 16…


Tuesday, February 18, 2025
No More Budget Gimmicks

Governor Pritzker will deliver his proposed budget plan to a joint session of the General Assembly tomorrow. Budget gimmicks and short-term “band aid” fixes have created a fiscal mess in…


Monday, February 17, 2025
Presidents’ Day Honors Dedicated Leadership

On Presidents’ Day today we honor and remember the leaders who have led our nation through our greatest challenges and triumphs. Their dedication to America has ensured our values of…


Saturday, February 15, 2025
The Future of Illinois Agriculture is in Good Hands

Today marks the beginning of National FFA Week! FFA is an incredible organization that celebrates the hard work, leadership, and determination of our future leaders in agriculture. From farms to…


Friday, February 14, 2025
Having a Romantic Valentine’s Day Here in Illinois

Happy Valentine’s Day! Illinois offers great sites and history to fall in love with. In fact, Illinois has been named the 6th most romantic state in the nation. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2025/02/falling-in-love-with-illinois.html


Friday, February 14, 2025
Budget Address Coming Next Week

The governor will deliver the combined Budget and State of the State Address next Wednesday at noon. This year, House Republicans call for no new taxes, no tax hikes, and a…