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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Peak Fall Foliage Viewing Likely to be Shortened This Year

If you are planning a trip to view fall foliage this year, be aware that peak viewing times could be cut in half due to dry conditions. Learn more here.


Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Illinois Republicans Continue Push for Ethics Reforms in State Government

If we want to stamp out corruption in Illinois, then elected officials need to be held accountable for bad behavior long before it becomes criminal. It’s time to give Illinoisans…


Friday, January 27, 2023
Hammond & Elik named heads of Illinois House Republican budget team

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (89th District- Savanna) announced the House Republican’s budget team on Friday, naming Deputy Leader Norine Hammond (94th District- Macomb) as Chief Budgeteer for the caucus…


Thursday, May 21, 2020
Rep. Hammond Supports Withdrawal of Gov. Pritzker’s Small Business Penalties, Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant of Future Action on the Issue

Springfield – Yesterday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced they would withdraw Governor Pritzker’s emergency rule that would have enacted penalties for small businesses who open their doors in…


Thursday, March 5, 2020
Podcast: Hammond and Ugaste discuss property tax relief legislation

State Reps. Norine Hammond and Dan Ugaste discuss legislation the state can enact to provide Illinoisans with much needed property tax relief.


Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Rep. Hammond’s Perspective on Pending Legislation: February 25, 2020

Friend – This is the latest installment of my legislative e-newsletter where I give updates on legislation, state issues, events our office hosts in District 93, and more. If you…


Thursday, February 20, 2020
Video: Rep. Hammond Responds to Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address, Urges Spending Discipline, No New Taxes

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) responds to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Budget Address and offers her priorities of what she’d like to see in the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget which…


Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Rep. Hammond Responds to Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address, Urges Spending Discipline, No New Taxes

Springfield – Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker gave his second annual budget address. State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) responded to the governor’s remarks and offered her priorities of what she’d like…


Monday, May 27, 2019
Hammond Votes Against Graduated Income Tax Constitutional Amendment

Springfield – State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) today voted against a constitutional amendment that would repeal Illinois’ flat income tax and allow state lawmakers to levy income taxes at a…