Springfield, IL…With property tax installment deadlines looming across the 95th district, State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) is calling out Supermajority democrats running Springfield for recent tax shifts, tax hikes, and…

July 19th and 20th It’s that time of the year again for the Annual Chatham Sweetcorn Festival! For 49 years, this has been one of the most popular family-oriented festivals….

This National Independent Retailer Month, show some appreciation for your favorite independent retailer! As a cornerstone in our economy, independent retailers contribute so much to their communities through employment, outreach,…

Happy 4th of July! Since this day in 1776, America has been a beacon of freedom, liberty, and hope across the globe. The tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back…

Traveling Office Hours July 9th State Representative Mike Coffey and his staff would like you to join them for questions, feedback on state issues, or just to say hi! This…

As a general rule, consumer fireworks are not legal in Illinois. The Pyrotechnic Use Act, passed in 1942, bans the sale, possession and use of all consumer fireworks. While legal…

JOBS Uptick in Illinois unemployment during May; House Republicans fight back. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) stated that joblessness rose in May 2024 from the previous month, up 0.1% from 4.8%…

Last Saturday, I hosted a social event at Scoop Du Jour in Chatham to discuss important state issues with my constituents in the 95th District. Everyone was eager to have…

Our Second Amendment right is a freedom Americans are fortunate to have. Our Constitution was crafted by the founding fathers to protect our individual liberties and to create the greatest…

This National PTSD Awareness Day, let us remember that not all wounds are visible. Millions of Americans live with PTSD and we can always do more to support them by…