Illinois state Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-106) on May 31 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-101) on May 31 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-102) on May 31 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) on May 31 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Michael T. Marron (R-104) on May 31 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) views the Democratic support in Springfield for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax system as an indictment of the entire party.

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) argues that it is not difficult to deduce what is behind the aggressive pro-choice legislation now simmering in Springfield.

Vermillion County conservative activist Rich Berner argues that all the middle- and working-class voters who helped put Gov. J.B. Pritzker in office have yet to get anything back on their investment.

Enjoy live music, food, vendors, and a spectacular fireworks show.

The American Red Cross will be holding a Community Blood Drive in Gibson City.

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-51) on June 1 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) on June 1 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Sen. Jason A. Barickman (R-53) on June 1 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-102) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Rep. Michael T. Marron (R-104) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-106) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-101) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

None of the reports about the new state budget again being woefully unbalanced come as any great surprise to Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur).

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) admits that he can easily see how taxpayers might be less than thrilled by the small fortune Gov. J. B. Pritzker has dedicated to the state's arts from the recently enacted $45 billion capital spending plan.