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…

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…

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…

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…

Deputy House Republican Leader Norine Hammond was among the Illinois House Republicans who received the Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) 2025 Prairie State Policy Champions, for her role in advocating for…

State Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Norine Hammond have teamed up with Meridian of Illinois, and the Salvation Army of Canton and Fulton County to hand out 150 turkeys to…

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) announced its 2025 Prairie State Policy Champions, key lawmakers from across the state who have been leading advocates on reining in government spending, easing Illinois’ state…

As the fall season continues, Illinois families are in for a scare. Not one from ghosts and goblins, but from a revived parade of Democrat tax hikes that are expected…

State Representative Norine Hammond will be holding Traveling Office Hours throughout the 94th Legislative District in October. Locations include Canton, Carthage and Havana. “We are hosting a third round of…

On October 14, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly returns to Springfield after the summer adjournment period comes to an end. The annual Veto Session, for decades, was used by lawmakers…