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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Rep. Hammond defeats Democrat bill that could lead to higher rental costs for Illinois families

With affordability being a top concern for many Illinoisans, State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) helped defeat a Democrat bill that could lead to higher rental costs for working families. On…


Wednesday, February 25, 2026
What Governor Pritzker Really Loves

During his budget address last week, Governor Pritzker made “love” a central theme. He said he loves Illinois. But hardworking families know what his record really shows: a love of…


Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Taxer-in-Chief Pritzker’s concern for Indiana taxpayers ignores Illinois families he’s taxed to the max

With the Chicago Bears eyeing a possible move to Indiana, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker weighed in about his concern for the cost to Indiana taxpayers. Missing from Pritzker’s comments was…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Pritzker’s Blame Game Won’t Make Life More Affordable for Illinois Families

Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual Budget/State of the State Address Wednesday to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly. Governor Pritzker’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget is a…


Wednesday, February 11, 2026
With Bag Tax, Democrats Keep Raising the Cost of Living on Illinois Families

Illinois House Democrats have filed a bill to bring back the proposed bag tax, just another example of their radical agenda to raise the cost of living on Illinois families….


Thursday, February 5, 2026
Just Say NO to the Campfire Tax!

When it comes to staying warm and enjoying time outdoors, Illinois House Democrats seem determined to make it as expensive as possible. First came their massive energy rate hike last…


Thursday, January 29, 2026
State Rep. Norine Hammond: Here’s what Democrats in the General Assembly can do to reduce ICE operations

Originally published by the Chicago Tribune on January 29, 2026 The way to fewer Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in neighborhoods is not through chaos, protests or citizen intervention into…


Wednesday, January 28, 2026
State rep questions Pritzker move to ‘expand and expand and expand’ on abortion

By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A member of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration says Medicaid plays a critical role for reproductive health services in Illinois. The…


Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Hammond-backed law expands property tax relief for Illinois seniors

A new law backed by State Representative Norine Hammond provides expanded property tax relief for Illinois seniors. Senate Bill 642 (P.A. 104-452) increases the maximum income limitation for the Senior…


Thursday, January 8, 2026
Rep. Hammond: “The so-called ‘Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act’ is neither reliable nor affordable”

Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 25, a controversial battery storage and energy omnibus bill, into law Thursday. “The…