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Sunday, December 28, 2025
New Illinois Laws Taking Effect in 2026

In 2026, more than 250 new laws will go into effect in Illinois. These new laws cover a range of topics, from firearm storage (SB 8) to providing break time…


Thursday, December 25, 2025
Merry Christmas!

May you have a joyous Christmas Day filled with your favorite traditions and surrounded by loved ones. Merry Christmas!


Friday, December 19, 2025
Championing Illinois Agriculture

Illinois House Republicans joined farmers and industry stakeholders at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting held December 6-9. The multi-day conference brought together agricultural leaders from across the state to…


Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The Fight Against Human Trafficking in Illinois

Human trafficking is a hidden crisis that devastates lives. Often described as modern-day slavery, trafficking involves the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for sex or labor. While it thrives in secrecy,…


Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Celebrating Illinois’ Statehood on December 3

On December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States. That’s why on December 3rd of every year we commemorate Illinois Statehood Day. To celebrate,…


Thursday, November 27, 2025
Rep. Weber Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving

Rep. Weber wishes you and your family a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.


Monday, November 24, 2025
How to Become an Organ and Tissue Donor

In the United States, a new person is added to the national transplant waiting list every 8 minutes. According to Donate Life, even the largest football stadium in the U.S. could…


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…


Wednesday, November 5, 2025
2025 Veto Session Recap

Illinois Democrats Pass a $2.5 Billion Mass Transit Bailout It was déjà vu all over again at the Capitol last week, with Illinois Democrats passing more tax hikes in the…