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Monday, May 28, 2018
Marking the 150th Year Honoring our Fallen Heroes! 1868 – 2018

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
FOID Card Renewals Sent: Apply Early to Avoid Delays

Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz is urging Illinois firearms owners to file paperwork early as the first wave of the 10-year Firearm Owners Identification cards come due for renewal….


Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Severin Joins Leader Durkin and Calls For Independent Redistricting Reform

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) along with all members of the House Republican Caucus have filed a resolution demanding an independent redistricting reform solution. “It…


Thursday, April 26, 2018
Rep. Severin Co-Sponsors the ‘Blue Collar Jobs Act’

Legislation would put Illinois workers back on the job and is supported by labor and business Speaking is Marc Poulos, Executive Director at the Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Foundation for…


Monday, April 23, 2018
“Top Achievers” Recognized from Crab Orchard High and Marion High; Alumnus of the Year

Crab Orchard High School “Top Achievers” for 2017-18 Marion High School “Top Achievers” for 2017-18 Marion High School graduate and current Marion Chief of Police, Dawn Tondini,receives the “Alumnus of…


Friday, April 20, 2018
Illinois Bicentennial: Vote on Illinois’ Top Historic Sites

Click HERE to Vote! ·     Illinois Top 200 survey names Wrigley Field as Illinois’ top building.  Participants in the Illinois Bicentennial’s Top 200 survey were asked to pick their favorite building in Illinois. …


Friday, April 20, 2018
House Republicans tackling the teacher shortage

Our children’s education remains a top priority for Illinois House Republicans, which is why they have taken action to address the growing teacher shortage in our state. First and foremost,…


Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Opioid/Substance Misuse Issues Community Meeting – April 19 @ 6:00 p.m.

An advertising group in Illinois is providing free advertising space statewide to help promote a new helpline for those struggling with opioids and other substance abuse. A statement from the…


Monday, April 16, 2018
Rep. Severin Reacts To Potential Override of Gun Licensing Bill

WSIL — Almost a month after Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed the Gun Dealer Licensing Act, the bill sponsor said he plans to file an override. News Three talked with three…


Monday, April 16, 2018
Leader Durkin, House Republicans Outraged By Democrats Playing Politics With Public Safety

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is outraged that very important pieces of public safety legislation were not advanced out of the House Judiciary-Criminal committee yesterday….