The American Red Cross (ARC) has opened a shelter in Sublette for people affected by the severe weather last night. The ARC shelter is located at the Ellice Dinges Center…

Spending Exceeds Revenue by $4 Billion Springfield… Illinois House Democrats introduced and passed components of their $36 billion dollar FY16 budget proposal today. State Representative Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) released the…

Through the I-Cash program, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division connects state residents with their unclaimed property. Formerly called Cash Dash, the unclaimed property program was re-named I-Cash in…

This coming week denotes that the end of spring session is coming to a close. Beginning May 18th, the House is scheduled to be in session every day (including weekends)…

State Representative Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) introduced and passed House Resolution 486. The legislation commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Emil Bach House as an important landmark for Chicago and American…

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is offering a grant to Illinois school teachers who would like to give their students an opportunity to learn more about Illinois’ conservation and…

State Representative Tom Demmer will be hosting a coffee talk on Saturday, May 16th at Mendota Area Senior Services (inside civic center), 1901 Tom Merwin Drive Mendota, Illinois. Coffee will…

Springfield… Today Illinois House Democrats forced a partisan vote on a spending bill aimed at undermining the budget process and thwarting the ability of minority legislators to participate. Democrats introduced…

State Representative Tom Demmer and Sandwich Mayor Rick Olson will be hosting a coffee talk on Saturday, May 2nd at City Hall Annex, 128 E. Railroad Street Sandwich, Illinois. Coffee…

Deadlines Pushed to October 31, 2015  The Governor announced that residents affected by the April 9, 2015 tornado and severe weather that devastated parts of DeKalb and Ogle County will…