The 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days will take place from June 14 to June 17, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day period, anglers in Illinois can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp, or inland trout stamp.
House Republicans introduced numerous legislative packages during the 103rd General Assembly aimed at reforming policies that are driving job creators out of the state and threatening the prosperity of future generations. "Our RISE Working Group is dedicated to helping all Illinoisans prosper and thrive," said Rep. Ugaste.
The Kids Fair held last Saturday at Chapelstreet Church in Geneva was met with considerable success. Attendees included local families and community members who participated in various activities designed for children.
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill that enacts a $750 million tax increase, continuing the trend of rising taxes in Illinois. This move comes as residents already face some of the highest effective tax rates in the nation.
Bipartisan legislation passed last month assists home-delivered meal providers, such as Meals on Wheels, in continuing to offer nutritious meals to Illinois seniors and those in need at reduced costs. The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans stated: "Meals On Wheels Extended Thanks to Bipartisan Action."
Illinois Eighth Congressional District candidate Mark Rice stated, "People complicit in the child trafficking darkness are just as evil as those orchestrating it." He made this remark in a June 9 Facebook post.
During the final hours of the session, the Democratic supermajority in the Illinois House allowed lawmakers to vote three times on a single piece of legislation aimed at raising taxes. This move broke their own House Rules.
On June 10, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a $53.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025, marking the largest spending plan in Illinois state history. This new budget exceeds last year’s by $2.6 billion and includes provisions for tax increases, pay raises for politicians, and a substantial allocation of $1 billion for non-citizens. House Republicans unanimously opposed the budget and associated tax hikes.
Illinois State Senate District 25 candidate Heather Brown stated that citizens' tax money is "going down the drain," and pointed out that legislators work 54-60 days a year. She made the statement on Facebook on June 4.
Illinois Free Fishing Days will commence next Friday, June 14, and continue through Father's Day weekend. The event allows residents and visitors to fish without the need for a fishing license.
Sen. Don DeWitte announced that the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has introduced a new program for teens who have completed a driver's education course. The initiative aims to "allow for teen drivers to obtain their first driver's license or permit at select DMVs during extended hours." He made this statement in a post on Facebook on June 6.