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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Firearm Deer Season Opens Friday

The first firearm deer season opens this Friday in Illinois. 🦌 Wishing all a safe and successful hunt! Read more from the Caucus Blog: The Caucus Blog of the Illinois…


Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Please Consider Donating Blood to Help Save Lives

Someone in the country needs blood every two seconds. Despite this overwhelming need, only about 3% of age-eligible people in the U.S. donate blood each year. The Caucus Blog of…


Monday, November 18, 2024
Heating Bills Expected to be Higher this Winter

The Midwest is expected to see an 11% increase in natural gas heating bills this year. Heating bills expected to be higher this winter in Iowa and Illinois | OurQuadCities


Monday, November 18, 2024
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – November 18, 2024

MADIGAN TRIAL ‘Make it a federal court suit’: Jurors hear wiretap of McClain describing subcontracts alleged to be bribes.  Thursday marked the end of six days on the witness stand…


Monday, November 18, 2024
Huge Budget Deficits Loom for Illinois

For years, Democrats have used gimmicks and one-time revenue to call their budgets “balanced.” Now, Illinois faces the hard reality of the majority party’s fiscal mismanagement.  Huge new budget deficits…


Sunday, November 17, 2024
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, we raise awareness for those who face the struggles of homelessness and hunger every day. Together, we can make a difference. Whether it’s through…


Saturday, November 16, 2024
National Adoption Month

This National Adoption Month, we celebrate the incredible families and children who find love and hope through adoption. Let’s lift up the families created through adoption and continue raising awareness…


Friday, November 15, 2024
Winter Weather Driving and Safety Tips

IDOT and the Illinois State Police are gearing up for winter weather on Illinois roadways. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind before the snow and ice…


Thursday, November 14, 2024
Democrats Neglect Important Issues During First Week of Veto Session

The first week of veto session has come and gone without any movement from the majority party on the issues important to Illinoisans. We have three scheduled session days next…


Thursday, November 14, 2024
House Republicans Working to Protect Home-Delivered Meals Programs

House Republicans have introduced legislation to protect funding for programs like Meals on Wheels. The bill (HB 5911) will move $25 million from migrant welcoming centers to support the Home…