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Friday, May 15, 2026
Nearly 1 in 12 Defendants on Electronic Monitoring in Cook County Have Gone AWOL

Nearly 1 in 12 criminal defendants released pre-trial on ankle monitors in Chicago have gone AWOL, and authorities have no idea where they are, even as some in the program allegedly go…


Friday, May 8, 2026
Capitol News Illinois: Illinois legislators gear up for final budget talks

Illinois lawmakers are still batting around a variety of budget ideas with just a few weeks left in the legislative session. The state remains on track to take in more…


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
Davidsmeyer Speaks at Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD)

It was my honor to speak at the Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) in Springfield Wednesday. It was great to be there with so many fellow gun owners and…


Monday, April 6, 2026
Bill to protect students from sexual assault passes committee

Doug Jenkins – Advantage News Legislation brought forth by Illinois Republicans at the Capitol to protect students who have been victims of sexual assault at school has passed out of…


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…


Friday, May 24, 2024
VIDEO: Davidsmeyer Honors 2024 Sports Champs at State Capitol

State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-100th District) was proud to honor several 2024 State Champions from his district at the Capitol on Thursday, May 23, 2024.


Wednesday, April 17, 2024
VIDEO: Davidsmeyer Honors West-Central Boys Basketball State Champions

HOUSE RESOLUTION 677 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the West Central Co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] boys basketball team, the Cougars, on winning the 2023-2024 Class…


Thursday, March 21, 2024
VIDEO: Rep. Davidsmeyer Honors Jacksonville High J’ettes Dance Team for 2024 Championship!

State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (100th District) welcomed the Jacksonville High School J’ettes Dance Team to the State Capitol on behalf of himself and State Rep. Randy Frese (99th District) and…


Wednesday, March 13, 2024
VIDEOS: Rep. Davidsmeyer Welcomes Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, FFA State President, and Pittsfield FFA

The 2023-24 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, Natalie Evans from Morgan County, was introduced to the Illinois House of Representatives in Springfield this week. Natalie is currently at Murray State…