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Monday, March 11, 2024
Week in Review: Ethics reform, disability services, human trafficking and more

With the two-year anniversary of former Speaker Mike Madigan’s indictment coinciding with National Ethics Awareness Month, State Rep. Charlie Meier and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is using the opportunity to advance…


Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Rep. Meier Working to Protect Jobs for Workers with Disabilities

Rep. Meier shares his concerns about legislation pending in the Illinois House of Representatives (HB 793) that would put at least 50% of 14c workshop employees with developmental and intellectual…


Monday, March 4, 2024
Invest in Veterans Week

Invest in Veterans Week honors the aspiring and established businesses owned by veterans of our armed forces. This week is a great time to support your favorite veteran-owned business!


Friday, March 1, 2024
Women Trailblazers in Illinois

Friday, March 1st marked the first day of Women’s History Month. This is a month filled with celebrations that honor the past, present, and future of women in our world….


Wednesday, February 28, 2024
25th Illinois Product Expo Returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds March 2-3

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host the Illinois Product Expo March 2 and 3 in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Illinois Product Expo has…


Monday, February 26, 2024
House Republicans Working to Keep Radical California Emission Standards out of Illinois

Illinois House Republicans and thousands of concerned Illinois residents are working as part of statewide and local grassroots efforts to keep strict California Emission Standards from being enacted by radical…


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Rep. Meier’s Statement on the Governor’s Budget Proposal

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker released his $52.7 billion budget proposal: “With no more bailouts from the federal government, our state budget…


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Watch the Budget Address Today at Noon

You can watch today’s combined Budget and State of the State address live today at noon on ilga.gov.


Monday, February 19, 2024
Office Closed Today

Our Office is Closed today in observance of Presidents Day.


Monday, February 19, 2024
Happy Presidents Day!

Presidents Day is a holiday meant to honor the Presidents who have led our great nation and to remember the values on which our country was founded. Happy Presidents Day!