Portions of the 100th Legislative District are experiencing rising flood waters.  The State of Illinois is working to inform the public of road closures and flooding. IL-78 is now open…

From the Jacksonville Journal Courier: Illinois Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer said he felt the restrictions were too harsh when the governor first instituted the rules. “I thought it was a little…

Photo by Marcy Patterson Jacksonville, IL…State Representative CD Davidsmeyer’s (R – Jacksonville) fall photo contest winners are: Angela Dunnagan , Marcy Patterson and Kyla Hurt. The winning photos will be…

IL Comptroller Leslie Munger has created a hotline for state vendors and social service providers who have questions about the current budget impasse. Call (855) IL-Ask-Us to have your questions…

While Illinois’ seemingly unending budget “battle” continues, I have remained hopeful that cooler heads would prevail and true compromise would occur. I feel it important for everyone to know what…

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White recently announced his office will no longer mail license plate renewal notices due to the state budget impasse. His office is offering to send…

Central Management Services released a series of questions and answers for state employees who are covered by the State’s Group Insurance during the budget impasse. 

Last week, an agreement was struck between Governor Rauner’s Administration and Union leaders that will keep negotiations going between the two parties and prevent a lockout or strike. “This is…

Tolling agreement signed by Governor Rauner’s Administration and Union Leaders.

On September 2nd, Governor Rauner signed a letter to Representatives Davidsmeyer and Unes promising not to lockout state employees or force a strike.  View the letter here: