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Friday, January 29, 2021
Recent Push for Police Reform is Fraught with Peril, Undermines Local Law Enforcement

The end of the 101st General Assembly was a whirlwind of activity. After months of being pushed aside by a Governor who would rather rule on his own, we came…


Monday, January 25, 2021
Rep. Miller Calls for Dropping of Gov. Pritzker’s Decoupling Measure

SPRINGFIELD… State Representative Chris Miller (R-Oakland) adds his voice to his colleagues’ call to prevent Illinois from decoupling from the federal CARES Act. “Today my colleagues, Representatives Murphy, Reick, and…


Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Rep. Miller Sworn In for Second Term as State Representative

SPRINGFIELD… State Representative Chris Miller (R-Oakland) has been sworn in for a second term to serve the 110th Legislative District. “I am thankful to the citizens who have entrusted me…


Friday, October 30, 2020
Local Control, Transparency Still Critically Needed in COVID response!

Rep. Miller: Our families deserve transparency from state government and a say in what happens in our communities. As I have said for months, the legislature needs to be involved…


Thursday, October 22, 2020
Miller, House Republicans Demand Access to Data Being used for COVID Shutdowns

This week, Rep. Miller and a group of House Republicans demanded access to contact tracing and other information being used by the Pritzker Administration to shut down entire regions of…


Monday, October 5, 2020
Livestock Producers Can Apply for Business Interruption Grants

Illinois livestock producers and small meat and poultry plants impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to receive business interruption grants. Applications are available through October 31. Apply here.


Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Where to Watch Round Two of the Madigan Special Investigating Committee Today

The House Special Investigating Committee looking into an alleged ComEd bribery scheme involving Speaker Michael Madigan will meet today at 2 p.m. in Springfield to consider testimony by ComEd’s top…


Monday, September 28, 2020
Possible Conflict of Interest with Dem Co-Chairman of Madigan Investigating Committee

It appears the Democrat Co-Chairman of the Committee investigating allegations against House Speaker Mike Madigan may have a serious conflict of interest. Read more from NPR here. The Committee meets…


Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Utility Disconnection Moratorium Extended

This week, the Illinois Commerce Commission announced the moratorium on disconnections has voluntarily been extended by several state regulated utilities through the Winter 2021 for eligible low-income residential customers, and…


Friday, September 18, 2020
POW-MIA Remembrance Day: Our Heroes Are Never Forgotten

Today we remember and honor our nation’s heroes who were held captive as prisoners of war and those who remain missing. You are not forgotten.