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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Motorcycle Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and a reminder to stay alert for motorcycles on the roadway to help save lives. Here are a few safety tips for Illinois drivers to keep…


Monday, May 8, 2023
Corruption Continues to Plague Illinois

Caulkins Statement on ‘ComEd Four’ Corruption Trial Verdict GUILTY! Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued a statement following the verdict in the corruption trial connected to former House Speaker…


Monday, May 8, 2023
World Red Cross Day

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is a time to celebrate the spirit of humanitarianism and recognize the individuals who make a difference in their communities.  Learn more at…


Saturday, May 6, 2023
Thank you, Nurses!

Thank you, Nurses, for all that you do to keep us safe, strong, and healthy through some of our most difficult moments. Wishing these healthcare heroes a happy Nurses Day…


Thursday, May 4, 2023
National Day of Prayer

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a…


Wednesday, April 26, 2023
GOP Lawmakers Express Concern About Potential Property Tax Hike

On Wednesday, all House Republican lawmakers representing McLean County which include State Representatives Dan Caulkins, Jason Bunting, William Hauter, and Dennis Tipsword sent a letter to the House State Government…


Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Watch House Session Live at Noon

The Illinois House of Representatives begins at Noon today. You may watch and listen live today (April 25) at 12pm here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Monday, April 24, 2023
Some good, some bad…some very bad days last week

And You Thought Lori Lightfoot Was A Disaster… Recently, Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson addressed a joint session of the Illinois House and Senate. Instead of proposing solutions to the serious…


Thursday, April 20, 2023
ICash – Illinois’ Unclaimed Property Program

Illinois’ $3.5 billion unclaimed property program—also known as I-Cash—is one of the state’s oldest consumer protection initiatives and safeguards the contents of overlooked safe deposit boxes, unpaid life insurance benefits,…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Caulkins Reacts to Chicago Mayor’s Capitol Visit Concerning Crime

Rep. Caulkins participated in a press conference on Wednesday following the Mayor of Chicago’s address before the Illinois General Assembly. Caulkins shared his concerns about the ongoing violent crime in…