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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Radical Emission Standards Bill Expected to be Discussed at Committee Meeting Today

The House Energy and Environment Committee is scheduled again today at 4:00 p.m. and is expected to take up Democrats’ attempt to lock Illinois in with California’s radical emission standards….


Saturday, March 2, 2024
Read Across America Day

Read Across America Day is an annual day dedicated to motivating children across the country to read. While this is a great day to celebrate the joy of reading, we…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Celebrating Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month celebrates the contributions of women to our nation in both the past and the present. Advancements made by women in every field have been a critical part…


Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Slow Down and Move Over When Approaching Emergency Vehicles

The ninth Scott’s Law-related accident this year was reported recently by the Illinois State Police. The crash occurred on Interstate 80 in Will County. Scott’s Law is our state’s “Move…


Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Study Shows Illinois Property Taxes Among Highest in U.S.

Skyrocketing property tax rates only make it harder for families to thrive in Illinois. We want our state to be a destination for growth, but to do that we have…


Friday, February 23, 2024
Democrats’ Bill Would Force EPA to Adopt Radical California Emission Standards

House Bill 1634, a new law proposed by Democrats, would force the Illinois EPA to adopt California’s radical emission standards. The bill is facing steep opposition from numerous state organizations,…


Thursday, February 22, 2024
Rep. Caulkins Reacts to Governor’s FY 2025 Budget Address (Video)

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Committee Hearing on House Bill 1634 Today

A new bill proposed by Democrats would force the Illinois EPA to adopt California emission standards for trucks and surrender state sovereignty to California bureaucrats instead of Illinois lawmakers. The…


Monday, February 19, 2024
Honoring Our Nation’s Leaders On Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day is a holiday meant to honor the Presidents who have led our great nation and to remember the values on which our country was founded. Happy Presidents’ Day!


Saturday, February 17, 2024
Honoring Our Future Farmers of America on National FFA Week February 17-24

National FFA Week honors the 945,988-plus members of Future Farmers of America across the country. FFA’s mission is to prepare future generations of farmers as they work to feed our…