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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
GUN GRAB ALERT: Oppose HB 4471

Glock Ban Resurfaces in House Gun Violence Prevention Committee House Bill 4471 is a de facto ban on Glock pistols in Illinois. We debated the Glock ban in committee earlier…


Thursday, May 14, 2026
IDNR awards $200,000 grant to Dallas City for boat ramp improvements

State Representative Norine Hammond announced Thursday that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has awarded a $200,000 grant to Dallas City for boat ramp improvements. “This grant will allow…


Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Hammond Honors Fallen Firefighters at Capitol Ceremony

Today, I attended the annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony at the State Capitol in Springfield. We honored the lives of firefighters lost in the line of duty and expressed our…


Tuesday, April 28, 2026
House Republicans Demand Accountability Following Tragic Murder of Police Officer

According to the Chicago Police Department, Alphanso Talley has now been charged in the heinous murder of a Chicago police officer and the attempted murder of another officer, along with a long…


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Rep. Hammond’s Ovarian Cancer Screening Legislation Passes Illinois House

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond to expand the scope of ovarian cancer screenings has passed the Illinois House. House Bill 4203 adds having a high level of CA-125,…


Monday, April 13, 2026
Rep. Hammond sponsoring ‘Future Firefighters Act’ to address first responder shortage in rural Illinois

With many rural communities throughout Illinois facing a first responder shortage, State Representative Norine Hammond is sponsoring the ‘Future Firefighters Act’ to assist with the recruitment and retention of younger…


Thursday, April 9, 2026
Democrats Again Blame Washington for Illinois’ Fiscal Failures

In an interview with Politico, House Speaker Chris Welch once again tried to blame Washington for Illinois’ fiscal failures instead of taking responsibility for the Democrat policies that have made…


Thursday, March 26, 2026
Pritzker Admits Illinois Immigration Policies Are Failing

Yesterday, during a media availability, Governor Pritzker briefly got one thing right when he admitted there have been “real failures” in immigration enforcement. But once again, he is trying to…


Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Primary Election Day – Make Your Voice Heard

Polls are open today (Tuesday, March 17) from 6 AM until 7 PM for the Illinois Primary Election. Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard. This is your…


Thursday, March 12, 2026
Governor Pritzker Needs A Dose of Reality

During an interview with Capitol News Illinois last week, Governor Pritzker dismissed state Republicans as “doom grifters” and “carnival barkers,” even suggesting they are rooting for Illinois to fail. The…