Illinois 8th Congressional District candidate Mark Rice stated, "June 6 is the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings along the Normandy coast during World War II." Rice, who will face incumbent Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi in the November election, shared his thoughts on the D-Day anniversary in a June 6 Facebook post.
Last month, Democrats' elections bill was introduced, passed through the General Assembly, and signed into law in less than two days. This law, which changed election rules mid-cycle, has now been found unconstitutional by a Sangamon County judge.
On June 6, 1944, Allied troops commanded the largest seaborne invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, France. D-Day is a time to remember the sacrifices made by those who participated in this mission. Learn more about D-Day and its impact on the outcome of WWII at the Caucus Blog.
Livestock exhibitor registration for the Illinois State Fair has moved online. The transition aims to streamline the process and make it more accessible for participants.
Congratulations to all our Illinois athletes competing in the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games this weekend! Celebrate inclusion and athletic excellence at the 2024 Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games.
Illinois State House District 65 candidate Dan Ugaste expressed concerns about the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, stating, "The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is a whopping $2.6 billion more than last year’s enacted budget and includes pay raises for politicians and a staggering $1 billion for non-citizens." Ugaste, who will face Democrat Linda Robertson in the general election, further added, "Moreover, Democrats voted for $1 billion in tax hikes to pay for their record-breaking spending."
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.
The Fiscal Year 2025 budget, announced on June 4, 2024, is $2.6 billion more than the previous year's enacted budget. It includes pay raises for politicians and allocates $1 billion for non-citizens. Additionally, Democrats have voted for $1 billion in tax hikes to fund the increased spending.
A decision on the lawsuit over Democrats’ mid-cycle elections law is expected in the coming days. The case, which has garnered significant attention, involves a judge considering whether slated candidates can appear on the November ballot.
Beginning on May 7, 2025, REAL ID-compliant identification will be required for residents who plan to fly domestically and for entering federal and state facilities. Illinois officials have expressed significant concern regarding the upcoming deadline.
On separate days last week, the Illinois General Assembly passed a Fiscal Year 2025 budget which sets a new record for government spending at just over $53 billion. The new budget, effective July 1, 2024, represents an increase in state spending of nearly $13 billion, or 32%, since Governor Pritzker took office five and a half years ago. No Republicans in the Senate or House supported the spending plan.
In Kane County districts, 50,350 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.