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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

Breaking…The verdict is in, and former House Speaker Mike Madigan has been found GUILTY in federal court on charges of bribery, bribery conspiracy, and wire fraud. “Madigan’s network of corruption…

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…

House Democrats last week launched an attack on Illinois homeschool families. HB 2827 would allow public schools to mandate homeschool families to produce an educational portfolio which would then have…

Starting your own new business in Illinois may soon be more affordable. State Representative Kyle Moore has introduced legislation that would eliminate many of the first-year fees new business startups…