Is Illinois Going To Bail Chicago Out Once Again?
No money for tax relief, more money for Chicago Public Schools.
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Who's Keeping The Lights On?
Motel 6 may leave the light on for you, but Illinois probably will not.
Citizens Are Looking For Change
In their electric bills, their government, and maybe even their state boundaries.
Standing With Local Power Plants While Fighting Springfield Corruption
The past few weeks have pulled me in two directions. Battles on two fronts.
Pritzker Appointee Quits After Total Failure
However, it appears the Governor has quietly moved her to a new post with a $150k salary.
Corruption, Spending, and Business Closures
That's just one week's worth of headlines in a state run by Illinois' Democrats.
250 Years Later - We Fight For Freedom Still
There's a saying that my colleagues and I in the Freedom Caucus have; The Fight For Freedom Never Ends. In Illinois, that is certainly true.
This Week in Illinois: New Taxes, New Mandates, Same Priorities
From Pritzker's new Digital Asset Tax, to attacks on fireworks & the Second Amendment, another week brought more examples of government expanding its reach while ignoring the issues that matter most.
Standing with Central Illinois, Fighting for Illinois Families
Recovery, Responsibility, and the Cost of Failed Priorities
Enough Is Enough: Higher Bills, Bigger Government, and More Broken Promises
From skyrocketing energy costs and a record-breaking state budget to taxpayer-funded DEI programs and new laws taking effect July 1, Illinois families continue paying the price for failed policies
Enough Is Enough: Illinois Can't Keep Going Down This Road
A record $55.9 billion budget, more political theater, the Chicago Bears look to leave Illinois, and a post-session message on why it's time for a different direction.
36 Hours To Go: Special Edition
No Budget Yet, Taxpayers Beware
Memorial Day, Freedom, and the Fight for Illinois’ Future
As We Honor Those Who Gave Everything for Our Freedom, Springfield Democrats Continue Pushing Policies That Restrict Rights, Expand Government, and Undermine Local Control
Illinois Families Are Paying the Price
Higher taxes, rising unemployment, pension warnings, and broken priorities continue to push working families and businesses to the breaking point.
Small Town Values vs. Big Government Failures 5.11.26
Honoring Rural Illinois While Springfield Democrats Push Higher Taxes, Bigger Budgets, and More Chaos
Out of Many… Pick Your Voters? 5.5.26
As the clock winds down on session, Illinois faces mounting fiscal pressure, redistricting controversy, and policies that raise serious questions about fairness, safety, and accountability.
One Month Left: The Cost of Bad Policy in Springfield 4.27.26
From bloated bureaucracy to failed education spending, Illinois families are paying the price for misguided priorities and zero accountability.
A State Off Track: Taxes Up, Accountability Down
From failed commissions and rising energy costs to political agendas in our schools, Illinois families are paying the price
Exposing Government Inefficiency and Demanding Accountability in Illinois 4.13.26
From a bloated equity commission to rising debt, misplaced priorities, and attacks on parental rights—Illinois families are paying the price for government that isn’t delivering results.
Happy Easter 4.5.26
The promise of new life meets the reality of living in Illinois