BUDGET GOMB projects State budget deficits in FY25 and following years. The “Illinois Economic and Fiscal Policy Report,” submitted in November 2023 by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB), contains long-term…

Absolutely Insane Illinois simply can’t afford to be a sanctuary state. A recently revealed report shows that total state spending (projected and committed) on illegal migrants since August 2022 exceeds…

–Next Round in The Illinois Gun Ban Debate – On the U.S. Supreme Court Docket Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has petitioned the Supreme Court of the UNITED STATES…

More than 1,000 federal COVID-19 relief loans for struggling businesses went to city of Chicago employees. And while the city’s Inspector General said in a recent report that some of the loans…

Saluting Our Veterans in Mattoon Thank You Veterans- YouTube Why The Pushback on School Choice In Illinois? With the battle to preserve the Invest In Kids Act coming down to…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Illinois General Assembly concludes Fall Veto Session. Week two of the Fall Veto Session was characterized more by what the Democratic Supermajority failed to deliver instead of what they…

The U.S. border has been open for illegal immigrants and terrorists. This year alone, there have been 736 known or suspected terrorists apprehended at the U.S. border, which is the…

VETO SESSION October 24-26 The Illinois House will be back in Springfield this week for Veto Session.  There are only six substantive bills that will potentially be up for consideration…

Controversial “assault weapons” ban moves toward implementation, despite continued court challenges. The new Protect Illinois Communities Act purports to ban large categories of firearms, firearm fittings, and ammunition fixtures, from possession…

Praying for the Israeli people, the apple of the Lord’s eye. “For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled…