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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Coffey Supports Compass for Kids Organization

Yesterday, I attended the Camp Compass Stakeholder Breakfast in Springfield! Compass for Kids is a fantastic organization that is committed to providing academic and social-emotional support to underserved children in…


Monday, July 7, 2025
UIS to lease space from Horace Mann for economic development work

The University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Center announced it will lease space at Horace Mann’s downtown Springfield campus to expand programs that support economic development in the region. The 2.5-year…


Friday, July 4, 2025
Happy 249th Birthday to America!

Independence Day, observed annually on July 4th, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, a turning point that laid the foundation for the United States…


Thursday, July 3, 2025
Rep. Coffey co-sponsored bill that lowers prescription drug prices

I co-sponsored the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (HB1697) because families need relief from the high cost of prescription drugs. This legislation will lower drug prices and will keep Pharmacy Benefit…


Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Coffey joins community to celebrate 163rd anniversary of Lincoln signing the Pacific Railroad Act into law

Yesterday, I joined community leaders and Illinois residents to celebrate the163rd anniversary of President Lincoln signing the Pacific Railroad Act into law. Union Pacific Railroad unveiled a new commemorative locomotive…


Tuesday, July 1, 2025
New Illinois Laws Take Effect July 1

Starting Today, Illinois will usher in several new laws ranging from education requirements to a ban on small single-use plastic bottles in hotels. The state will also implement several new…


Monday, June 30, 2025
Union Pacific to unveil locomotive honoring Abraham Lincoln in Springfield!

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — In honor of its 163rd birthday, Union Pacific Railroad is unveiling a new commemorative locomotive in the hometown of its founder — Abraham Lincoln. Union Pacific…


Monday, June 30, 2025
Chatham Strong Fest Set for July 6th

From News Channel 20 The Village of Chatham is coming together in a powerful way this summer. On Sunday, July 6, the community will gather at Chatham Community Park for…


Friday, June 27, 2025
Delivery Tax In Limbo As Illinois Democrats Reach Deeper Into Your Wallet

Do you ever get things delivered from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, or even your favorite small business? Whether it’s school supplies, household essentials, groceries, or pizza, delivery has become…


Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Catching Up with Coffey: Lawsuit, SAFE-T Act failure, taxes and more

GENERAL ASSEMBLYIllinois Republicans urge veto of Senate Bill 328, file lawsuit to expose Constitutional Violation.This week, members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses joined together to call on…