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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
IllinoiSouth Tourism Magazine Features Casey’s World’s Largest Rocking Chair

The 2019 Visitors Guide recently published by the IllinoiSouth Tourism features on the front cover of the “MADE in ILLINOISouth” magazine the World’s Largest Rocking Chair made in Casey in…


Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Rep. Miller Reminds Local Communities of March 14 Deadline to Apply for IDNR Grants

Rep. Chris Miller announced today that March 14 is the approaching deadline for grants made available through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The applications will be accepted through…


Thursday, March 7, 2019
65 Documented Cases of Voter Fraud in Illinois: 4 Easy Steps for Better Democracy!

State Representative Chris Miller joined his colleagues today to discuss the issue of ‘voter integrity’ and it’s importance for a healthy and fair democracy. Rep. Miller’s four key points to…


Thursday, February 28, 2019
Rep. Miller Welcomes Education Leaders to the Capitol: ‘Together We Win’

Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) welcomed several education leaders to the Illinois State Capitol this week. Past president of the Oakland School Board, Andrew Dowden, current president Clint McQueen, and Oakland…


Thursday, February 21, 2019
Governor’s Budget “Up in Smoke” with Items That Promote Drugs & Gambling and Attack Families

First-term Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) today spoke out against the new Governor’s budget for 2020 that speculates more revenue from sports gambling, marijuana licenses and taxes on electronic cigarettes and…


Thursday, February 14, 2019
Rep. Miller Votes NO! Calls Minimum Wage Increase the “St. Valentine’s Day Job Massacre”

Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) today voted NO on the mandated minimum wage increase from $8.25 to $15 an hour over the next six years. Senate Bill 1 passed mainly along…


Thursday, February 14, 2019
Local Residents Support Rep. Miller Plan to Separate Chicago from Illinois: HR 101

“Thank you to reporter Lacey Clifton for the following article and coverage of House Resolution 101 that proposes to separate Chicago from the rest of Illinois,” said Rep. Chris Miller…


Thursday, February 7, 2019
Rep. Miller Honors Fellow Eureka Graduate Ronald Reagan’s Birthday

From small town Illinois to Hollywood and eventually the White House, Ronald Reagan was a larger than life figure whose stature overshadows conservatives even today. The Great Communicator is credited…


Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Legislative Hearings Begin: Rep. Miller Reminds Citizens to Voice Their Views on Bills that Impact their Children and Grandchildren

Rep. Chris Miller announced that this morning there is a key piece of legislation being considered in the Illinois House HB 246 that would require schools to teach the contributions…


Friday, February 1, 2019
State Rep. Chris Miller: Partisan Tone Set by the Newly Adopted Rules for the Illinois House

State Representative Chris Miller (R-Oakland) issued the following statement on the newly adopted rules for governing the House of Representatives.  House Speaker Michael Madigan has once again been ensured excessive…