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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
How Much Fentanyl Crosses The Southern Border?

One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into the United States from Mexico continues to skyrocket,…


Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Celebrating National Independent Retailer Month

This month we are celebrating the small and local businesses that drive growth in our communities. Independent retailers keep our local economies strong while creating opportunities for our families, friends,…


Monday, July 10, 2023
Infrastructure Projects Coming to District 64

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) unveiled a plan on Friday utilizing federal, state and local funds over the next six years to repair and upgrade roads, bridges, airports, rail…


Friday, July 7, 2023
Lawmakers Look to Lift the Ban on Nuclear Energy Permits

Illinois lawmakers worked to lift the 36-year-old ban on new nuclear energy construction permits this spring, with Senate Bill 76 receiving bipartisan support and headed to the Governor. Since 1987, Illinois has prohibited new…


Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Dry Weather Affects Illinois Crop Conditions

The USDA report summarizing the production picture as of Sunday, June 11, showed less than half of Illinois’ fields have “adequate” moisture to grow the corn and soybean harvest for which seed…


Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Friends of Educational Opportunity Mobilize to Save Scholarship Program

Invest in Kids is a State-backed scholarship program for children, including at-risk children and children from disadvantaged households, to gain the opportunity to participate in private-sector schooling. Large tuition bills…


Monday, June 26, 2023
Reps. Weber & Sosnowski to Host Richmond Traveling Office Hours

Stop by State Reps. Tom Weber and Joe Sosnowski’s Traveling Office Hours in Richmond to ask questions and share feedback on state issues or legislation. Wednesday, June 2810 a.m. to…


Friday, June 23, 2023
Governor’s ‘Balanced’ Budget Includes Tax Increases, Expiration of Election-Year Tax Relief

The recently passed and signed Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget, which takes effect July 1, contains more tax increases, along with the expiration of the one-year sales tax holiday for…


Wednesday, June 21, 2023
May 2023 Revenue Numbers

As Illinois prepares for FY24, the State begins to wind up tax collections and spending for FY23. The current fiscal year will end on June 30, 2023. Revenue numbers compiled by the…


Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Recognizing Waste and Recycling Workers Week

Thank you to the waste and recycling workers who keep our communities clean, happy, and healthy places to call home! Don’t forget to thank your neighborhood waste and recycling workers…