I was proud to have presented the Illinois State Flag to the Eagles Nest of St Clair County ! THE JOSEPH CENTER is a housing center that affords practical services for homeless male veterans striving for self-sufficiency.
We had to stop and visit Billie’s Pastries in East Saint Louis too!
Budget Signing
Springfield…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker signed Illinois’ so-called balanced budget:
“I’m very disappointed in the Governor’s decision to sign the FY26 budget. The record-breaking $55.2 billion budget that’s filled with gimmicks, revenue sweeps and nearly $1 billion in tax hikes sets Illinois up for failure in FY27. This budget will lead to more financial burdens on working families who are struggling and does not reflect the needs of Illinois residents.”
Job Fair
Leu Civic Center in Mascoutah
The Leu Civic Center has great recreational activities for youths at a low cost and family support services! They also offer multiple free community events such as a Halloween Event, Metro-East Youth Art Show, National Night Out, Family Art Nights, and other pop up events throughout the year.
Learn more: https://leuciviccenter.net/
Homeowner Workshop
In District!
Illinois General Assembly
6,745 bills were filed in the Illinois General Assembly this session, but only a small fraction passed both houses. Of those, 86% were introduced by Democrats. That big disparity is rooted in Democrats drawing legislative districts that shrink opposition….read more from Illinois Policy.
Pritzker grilled by Congress over Illinois’ failed sanctuary state policies
Governor JB Pritzker appeared before the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C. last week, where he was grilled by Congressional members over Illinois’ sanctuary state laws.
Over the course of the eight-hour hearing, Gov. Pritzker and the Democratic governors of fellow sanctuary states Minnesota and New York were questioned about their support for failed sanctuary state laws that prohibit local law enforcement agencies from working with federal authorities to detain and deport dangerous criminal illegal aliens…read more.
First Day of Summer!
Happy First Day of Summer! Summer marks the beginning of longer days and warmer nights. Whether you’re headed to the beach, grilling in the backyard, or simply enjoying the sunlight, today signals a fresh chapter of the year ahead.
