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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
GUN GRAB ALERT: Oppose HB 4471

Glock Ban Resurfaces in House Gun Violence Prevention Committee House Bill 4471 is a de facto ban on Glock pistols in Illinois. I argued against the Glock ban in committee earlier…


Friday, May 15, 2026
Glock Ban Resurfaces in Gun Violence Prevention Committee

House Bill 4471 is a de facto ban on Glock pistols in Illinois. I argued against the Glock ban in committee earlier this year, stating that Glock switches are already illegal…


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…


Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Center Square: Poll site gun ban proposal draws pushback

By Sean Reed | The Center SquareMay 11, 2026  State lawmakers want to ban Illinoisans from carrying a gun while at the polls, citing a rise in political violence around elections….


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…