Freshman state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) says a new study showing that Illinois ranks among the top U.S. states in terms of losing its most successful millennial residents exemplifies how desperately change is needed in Springfield.

Kane County activist Linda Prestia is anything but surprised with the way things have unfolded in Springfield the last six months under new Gov. J.B. Pritzker, which is why the state continues to move backwards instead of forward.

Illinois state Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42) on June 1 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Sen. Pat McGuire (D-43) on June 1 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Sen. Donald P. DeWitte (R-33) on June 1 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-35) on June 1 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-25) on June 1 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-26) on June 1 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) on June 1 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit (D-84) on May 31 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Barbara Hernandez (D-83) on May 31 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-65) on May 31 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-66) on May 31 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-70) on May 31 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Keith R. Wheeler (R-50) on May 31 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-52) on May 31 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Karina Villa (D-49) on May 31 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43) on May 31 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Veteran Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington) is ready to put his money where his mouth is in expressing his contempt for efforts to repeal the state’s parental notification abortion law.

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