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Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans

President Donald Trump signed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” into law on July 4, making sweeping changes to social services programs, including Medicaid. Among the programs being revamped is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP. #benefits

Personal PAC Statement on Shameful Supreme Court Rulings in Medina v. Planned Parenthood

“Today’s decision is a devastating blow to health care access and reproductive freedom, particularly for low-income and rural communities who rely on Medicaid for lifesaving care. #ruling

Rep. Sheehan Calls Out Illinois Democrats on Out-of-Touch ‘Sin Taxes’

"Democrats keep claiming to care about working people, but if you look at this budget, it’s clear they are completely out of touch with the middle and working class" Rep. Sheehan said. #taxes

IL Freedom Caucus: Gov. Pritzker’s Testimony to Congress Confirms His Refusal To Obey Federal Law

Gov. JB Pritzker joined Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and New York Governor Kathy Hochul in testifying today. Pritzker in his testimony openly defied White House Border Czar Tom Homan. #testimony

Amid uncertainty in Washington, Illinois lawmakers pass slimmed-down Medicaid package

Known as the Medicaid omnibus bill, it sometimes includes bold components, like a 2021 initiative that made millions of dollars available to local communities to help them plan and design their own health care delivery systems. #medicaid

Gov. Pritzker Visits Springfield Food Pantry Amid Proposed Unprecedented Federal SNAP Cuts

“Trump and House Republicans think tax cuts for the wealthy are more important than feeding our children,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #snap

IL Freedom Caucus Calls for Fiscal Discipline Ahead of Budget Release

“The Democrats are doing what they always do – waiting until the last minute to present a budget and force through more tax increases to pay for their out-of-control spending." #budget

Most Illinois communities still losing population

McLaughlin said it’s not just smaller cities in Illinois seeing people leave, Chicago also lost more than 27,000 residents in 2024 compared to April 2020 levels. #population

Chicago mayor rips Trump admin over DOJ probe; local GOP blasts mayor

The investigation is intended to determine if the city might be engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. #investigation

IL Freedom Caucus: Gov. Pritzker’s polices are the source of ‘No Peace’ for working families

Governor Pritzker fails to realize that for working families in Illinois, there is already ‘no peace. #peace

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