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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…


Thursday, May 7, 2026
Davidsmeyer Honors Fallen Illinois Police Officers

The Illinois Police Memorial Committee held their 41st annual ceremony at the Capitol Thursday to pay tribute to fallen officers and their families. State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer joined law enforcement…


Friday, May 1, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court Halts Drive for Even More Partisan Gerrymandering in Illinois

This week, House Democrats’ proposal to further rig Illinois’ maps came to a halt in the Senate. Their plan would have enshrined partisan power in our state’s Constitution and allowed…


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 Passes HB 5446 to Help Rural Ambulance Services

Legislation sponsored by State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer to help rural ambulance services meet staffing requirements has been passed by the Illinois House. House Bill 5446 extends eligibility for an alternative…


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…


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
On Tax Day, Illinois Families Continue To Feel the Squeeze

Tax Day may be Democrats’ favorite day, but for Illinois families, it is another reminder of how much they are being squeezed. While working families are tightening their belts and…


Thursday, April 9, 2026
With Gas Prices Soaring, Rep. Davidsmeyer Backs Sales Tax Relief at the Pumps

With gas prices soaring across Illinois and the nation, State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer is backing legislation to suspend the state sales tax on gas for six months. As of the…


Thursday, April 9, 2026
Democrats Again Blame Washington for Illinois’ Fiscal Failures

In an interview with Politico, House Speaker Chris Welch once again tried to blame Washington for Illinois’ fiscal failures instead of taking responsibility for the Democrat policies that have made…


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…