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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
State Fair Tickets on Sale June 1st!

The Illinois State Fair Box Office is opening for in-person grandstand ticket purchases starting tomorrow on Thursday, June 1. Regular box office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday…


Monday, May 29, 2023
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

In honor of Memorial Day, take some time to remember that this day honors those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to all members of…


Thursday, May 25, 2023
Majority Party Control Prevents Marketplace of Ideas

The self-imposed deadline set for passing a budget came and went last week without so much as a draft of the FY24 budget being released to legislators. Unfortunately, due to…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Boat Safety Reminders for Memorial Day Weekend

As we approach the Memorial Day weekend, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Police remind boaters to keep safety in mind, wear life jackets anytime you’re…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Ethics Reform Needs to Happen Now

Democrats passed dozens of their priorities through the House on what was supposed to be the final week of session. Noticeably absent from those bills were the comprehensive ethics reform measures needed to end…


Friday, May 19, 2023
One Session Day Remains, No Budget To Be Seen

With only one scheduled day of session remaining in the 2023 Spring Legislative Session, the House and Senate Democrats have yet to release their proposed budget. Governor Pritzker’s recommended budget…


Tuesday, May 16, 2023
FY23 Revised Revenue Numbers Shows Significant Drop

The revision came in the monthly report that is required by law to be presented by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) to the Legislative Budget Oversight Commission. By…


Monday, May 15, 2023
Celebrating National Police Week

This National Police Week, we say thank you to the heroes across our state who wear the badge, and especially to two of our colleagues who currently serve in law…


Friday, May 12, 2023
Celebrating International Nurses Day!

International Nurses Day is observed around the world on May 12 to honor the many contributions nurses make to our healthcare system. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw just how crucial nurses…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Social Media, AI, and Staying Safe Online

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a hot topic of discussion across the world. What once started as programs made for basic functions, such as a simple yes or no prediction…