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FOID Card Legal Battle Moves Forward
June 23, 2023
The legal battle over the constitutionality of FOID cards in Illinois had moved forward in Sangamon County as attorneys presented their opening arguments. For more information about this case, click here.
Read More ShareWalmart Announces $1.2 Billion Distribution Center Coming to Belvidere
June 22, 2023
Walmart announced this week their plan to build a $1.2 billion distribution hub in Belvidere. The announcement is welcome news following the recent closure of the idled Belvidere Assembly plan that ended operations in...
Read More ShareChicago Faces Out-of-Control Gun Violence on Father’s Day Weekend
June 20, 2023
75 people were shot with 13 people losing their lives due to out-of-control gun violence in the city of Chicago over the weekend. The citizens of Illinois are being subjected to constant violence on our...
Read More ShareRep. Ozinga Hosts Concealed Carry Licensing Course
June 09, 2023
Join the Office of State Representative Tim Ozinga for a Concealed Carry Licensing Course! This 16-hour course will be led by former marine and personal safety coach, Joe Malone.
Read More ShareRep. Ozinga Asks For Local Business Highlight Nominations
June 05, 2023
State Representative Tim Ozinga (R-Mokena) is asking constituents of District 37 to nominate small businesses for his monthly business highlights.
Read More ShareJune Legislative Updates from Rep. Ozinga
June 02, 2023
The 2023 Spring Legislative Session officially adjourned on May 27th at 3:03 AM. One week past the scheduled deadline date, this session was delayed by the internal battle between Democrats to craft the 2024...
Read More ShareState Fair Tickets on Sale June 1st!
May 31, 2023
The Illinois State Fair Box Office is opening for in-person grandstand ticket purchases starting tomorrow on Thursday, June 1.
Read More ShareHonoring Our Fallen Heroes
May 29, 2023
In honor of Memorial Day, take some time to remember that this day honors those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to all members of the armed forces who...
Read More ShareColumn: Rep. Tim Ozinga’s concerns about lawmakers silenced in budget negotiations reveal pitfalls of gerrymandering
May 29, 2023
Originally Printed in the Daily Southtown I applaud state Rep. Tim Ozinga of Mokena for criticizing the lopsided dynamic of Illinois politics in a newly released opinion piece. Ozinga, who chairs the Will County...
Read More ShareMajority Party Control Prevents Marketplace of Ideas
May 25, 2023
The self-imposed deadline set for passing a budget came and went last week without so much as a draft of the FY24 budget being released to legislators. Unfortunately, due to Democrats having a supermajority...
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