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Thursday, April 4, 2024
All About Filing Income Taxes!

Time is running out to file your state and federal income tax returns. Here’s what you should know about the process. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/04/all-about-filing-income-taxes.html


Monday, April 1, 2024
Thank you to our Illinois State Police for 102 years of “Integrity, Service, Pride”

Thank you to our Illinois State Police for 102 years of “Integrity, Service, Pride” – Our dedicated state troopers work every day to keep Illinois communities safe and ensure the…


Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Congratulations to Major General Rich Neely, the Commander of the Illinois National Guard, on your Retirement!

Major General Rich Neely, the Commander of the Illinois National Guard, will officially retire after 40 years of service this May. Thank you for your service to our nation and…


Tuesday, March 19, 2024
National Agriculture Week!

National Agriculture Week is an opportunity to celebrate all the farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, fishers, foresters, and other agricultural workers for all they do to put food on our tables and…


Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Speed Test for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Challenge Process

Take a speed test to measure the quality of your household’s internet service. By completing a speed test using this tool, you’re participating in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment…


Friday, March 8, 2024
Rep. Reick tells “The Rest of the Story” about classical composer Florence Price

Rep. Reick tells “The Rest of the Story” about classical composer Florence Price, whose work would not have come to light had it not been for the serendipitous discovery of…


Monday, February 26, 2024
Wishful Thinking, Shifting Tax Burdens, Highway Robbery, and Filing a Witness Slip

During last week’s annual Budget Address and State of the State Speech the Governor proposed an increase nearly $2.3 billion in spending over last year. While his revenue estimate results…


Tuesday, February 20, 2024
If Oprah Was Governor, Even She’d Be Ashamed Of This

When last year’s budget was rolled out, Speaker Welch said: “Today’s agreement proves once again that Democrats can produce a state budget that is both fiscally responsible and compassionate at…


Tuesday, February 13, 2024
A Taxpayer Subsidized Birthday Party, Next Week’s Budget Address and Why I Care So Much About Fixing DCFS

I know it’s hard to wrap one’s head around the idea of a $50 billion budget or $140 billion of unfunded pension liabilities. But here’s something I think most of…


Friday, February 9, 2024
House Republicans Back Estate Tax Legislation

The Family Farm Preservation Act is a step forward toward keeping family farms in families when facing Illinois’ burdensome death tax. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/01/mccombie-and-house-republicans-back.html