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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
IL School Report Card Shows Gaps in Student Achievement 

The Illinois School Report Card uses numerical metrics, including anonymized collective test scores, to measure the abilities of Illinois public schools and school districts to educate their pupils. The report…


Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Honoring Our Veterans

Veterans Day, since November 11th, 1919, has been celebrated annually in the United States as a way to show gratitude to those who have selflessly served in one of the…


Thursday, September 18, 2025
Weber, House Republicans Call for Overdue SAFE-T Reform

Today, State Representative Tom Weber (Lake Villa) was joined by House Republican Floor Leader Patrick Windhorst (Metropolis), State Representative Dennis Tipsword (Metamora), and State Representative David Friess (Red Bud) for…


Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rep. Weber Calls for SAFE-T Reform Two Years After Elimination of Cash Bail

Speaking at a press conference marking two years since the Pretrial Fairness Act to eliminate cash bail, a cornerstone of Democrats’ so-called “SAFE-T” Act, took effect, State Rep. Tom Weber…


Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Caucus Blog – Pritzker’s Dangerous Rhetoric Aimed at Trump Heats Up as IL Governor Dips Toes in Presidential Waters

The 2028 Presidential election is still more than 3 years away, but you wouldn’t know it by the way Governor JB Pritzker is behaving. Pritzker has been making the rounds…


Sunday, April 20, 2025
Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! Today, we celebrate redemption, faith, and Christ’s resurrection. May this day bring a sense of renewal and hope for the season ahead.


Thursday, April 17, 2025
IHSA Responds to IHSA Responds to House Republican Letter to Protect Female Athletes

After House Republicans requested to hear how IHSA would amend their policy to fall in line with the President’s order protecting women and girls from having to compete against biological…


Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Caucus Blog – Promoting Acceptance During Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness Month in April is a special time to recognize and support the autism community. Autism Awareness Month, highlighted by World Autism Day on April 2nd, is a powerful…


Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Illinois State Trooper Day

Every day, Illinois State Troopers put on the uniform knowing they will face unpredictable challenges to keep others safe. Their work requires constant vigilance, quick decision-making, and a commitment to…


Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Caucus Blog – HIRE Vets Program

The HIRE Vets Medallion Program is an employer recognition program administered by the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). Through the program, VETS accepts voluntary applications from…