Last week, two grant-awarding agencies announced recipients from the 88th District. The Illinois State Fire Marshal awarded their 2026 Small Equipment Grants to fire districts/departments and EMS providers across Illinois….

One week ago the House adjourned its Spring Session. Take a look at what an average day in May looks like at the State Capitol.

Early this morning, the General Assembly voted to delay the implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) for another year. IFPA prohibits interchange fees, otherwise known as “swipe fees”…

House Democrats just passed a bill allowing kids of any age to obtain birth control without parental consent. The sponsor also indicated that abortion drugs could be included in “contraceptive…

Springfield, IL – As the final week of session gets underway, House Democrats are spending valuable floor time this afternoon bringing Senator Dick Durbin to Springfield for a joint address instead of…

This Wednesday, HB 4471 will go for a vote in the Gun Violence Prevention Committee. The bill is a ban on Glock pistols and does nothing to stop crime. As…

Thanks to the Safe Routes to School Grant Award, the Village of Downs was awarded $239,169 for improvements to sidewalks, upgrades to traffic control devices, and pedestrian crossings around Tri-Valley…

Yesterday we honored firefighters who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony in Springfield. Each year, the ceremony allows us to remember…