CITIZEN SPOTLIGHT
Over the next few months, I would like to recognize outstanding citizens and community leaders all across Central and Western Illinois as part of a Citizen Spotlight. If you know of someone who deserves recognition for their special contributions to your community, we would like to honor them.
No story is too small! Please see the link below and fill out the form if you would like to recognize a special person.
VETO SESSION
You can make their voices heard when the General Assembly returns to Springfield for the annual Fall Veto Session that begins October 14. Learn how you can communicate with legislators and express your opinion on legislation using witness slips from the Caucus Blog here: The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans: How Citizens Can Engage with the Illinois Legislature
GERRYMANDERING AND FAIR MAPS
Governor Pritzker and Illinois Democrats have disenfranchised voters across the state with rigged electoral maps. Illinois voters deserve fair maps that promote accountability, not one-party control.
This recent editorial from the Chicago Tribune points out the lack of fairness and hypocrisy going on in our state. Editorial: With mostly powerless voters, Illinois democracy hangs by an elongated thread
HARVEST PROGRESS
llinois farmers are experiencing an unprecedented dry harvest season as we move into October. Steady progress is being made with this year’s crops. Learn more here: ILLINOIS HARVEST PROGRESS AHEAD OF AVERAGE | WFIW FM / WFIW AM / WOKZ-FM
TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM
The window to pay past-due State taxes opened on October 1 and closes on Monday, November 17. During this six-week period, Illinois taxpayers will have the opportunity to pay past-due taxes without penalties or interest. The payments of taxes due must be made in full during this time period.
This tax amnesty has been declared as a result of legislation adopted by the Illinois General Assembly in May 2025. Learn more here: Illinois Department of Revenue Announces 2025 Tax Amnesty Program