The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has introduced a special Illinois Product Holiday Box for this season, showcasing a handpicked assortment of nine locally crafted items from across the state. Each box includes a mix of Illinois-made products, as well as two tickets to the Illinois […]

The Veterans Memorial Display has returned to the Illinois State Capitol and is now open for visitors Hosted by the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus, this annual tribute honors the service and sacrifice of veterans with an exhibit running from November 11 through November 25. The display […]

Lawmakers convened in Springfield for the start of the fall Veto Session on November 12. The first week of the Veto Session concluded without substantial floor action. However, Senate Republicans did come together to hold a press conference calling on Governor Pritzker to commit to not […]

A federal judge in East St. Louis recently ruled that the state’s assault weapons ban is unconstitutional. In 2023, Illinois enacted a ban on the sale and possession of certain semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. The legislation faced immediate legal challenges, with gun owners and gun […]

As Illinois braces for a projected budget deficit of more than $3 billion, Senate Republicans are calling on Governor J.B. Pritzker to commit to balancing the budget without raising taxes on Illinois citizens and businesses. A recent report from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget […]