Democracy depends on the public’s trust of its leaders. When that trust is shattered it could take years, if ever, to put the pieces back together. Wiretaps, stings, racketeering, bribery,…

I have had some calls and emails about Trump getting kicked off the ballot in Illinois. Here are my thoughts: Illinois voters should be able to vote for the candidate…

“Will you please stand for the National Anthem?,” is a universal indicator heard all over the United States that an event will be starting soon. Everyone stands, removes their hats,…

Congratulations to The City of Edwardsville on the grand opening of the Edwardsville East fire station! The new station will serve areas closer to I-55 and provide full service to…

Illinois House Republicans and thousands of concerned Illinois residents are working as part of statewide and local grassroots efforts to keep strict California Emission Standards from being enacted by radical…

Take a look at this week’s behind-the-scenes photos from the Illinois Capitol.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker presented his annual budget address to the General Assembly today. House Republican Caucus Deputy Budgeteer, State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after the…

You can watch today’s combined Budget and State of the State address live today at noon on ilga.gov.

Our Office is Closed today in observance of 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!