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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Shred and Electronics Recycle Day is Coming!

Please join us June 7 at the Fairgrounds in Pinckneyville!


Thursday, June 5, 2025
We Must Fix the Estate Tax

Illinois has one of the most challenging estate tax laws in the country, one which ensnares family farms and sometimes forces the sale of a piece of property just to…


Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Columbia Coffee Talk

“Thank you to everyone in Columbia who joined me for coffee today at Cafe on the Abbey. It was a good morning with great discussion! We have several more Coffees…


Sunday, June 1, 2025
Rep. Friess Says “No” to Tax and Spend Budget

In the dead of night Saturday Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly forced through a $55.2 billion state budget, a near spending record. State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) cast…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Budget Watch

Budget season is here. Make sure you’re prepared for this year’s state spending plan by learning the warning signs. ⚠ #BudgetWatch


Monday, May 26, 2025
Honor Fallen Heroes

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it’s a day of remembrance for those who gave their lives in service to the United States. Their sacrifice paved the way…


Saturday, May 24, 2025
Prioritize Illinois Families

Under the Pritzker administration, more than $3 billion has been spent on services for migrants and illegal immigrants, while services for our most vulnerable citizens remain chronically underfunded and underserved….


Friday, May 23, 2025
Friess: FOID Outage Infringes on Gun Owners’ Rights

Rep. Friess addressed the House this week, pointing out that a 26-hour maintenance-related shut down of the FOID system hinders gun owners’ exercise of their 2nd Amendment rights. Watch below.


Thursday, May 22, 2025
Our Kids Deserve Better

Spending on education is up in Illinois, but unfortunately, our students are still underperforming. We need to make sure resources are being used wisely to secure the best educational outcomes…


Tuesday, May 20, 2025
State Police “FOID” Portal to Go Down for Maintenance

Due to an upgrade of the Illinois State Police Firearms Portal, the portal will be unavailable to the public from 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, until 4:00 p.m….