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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Moody’s and WalletHub Paint the Real Picture of Illinois’ Struggling Economy

“Everything is too damned expensive,” Governor Pritzker said during his budget address last month. But instead of taking responsibility for Illinois’ struggling economy, continued outmigration, and high tax burden, the…


Friday, March 6, 2026
Pritzker’s Latest Power Grab Targets Local Governments

Governor JB Pritzker has spent months attacking the federal government for overreach. Yet here in Illinois, he continues to push proposals that do the very same thing, taking away critical…


Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Hammond Backs Trump’s “No Tax on Tips” for Illinois Working Families

With tax filing season underway, State Representative Norine Hammond is backing President Trump’s “No Tax on Tips” for Illinois working families. Hammond is sponsoring House Bill 4877 to create an…


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…