As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It’s important to remember – and share with your children –…

STATE GOVERNMENT Watchdog report indicates massive failure of maintenance in Illinois’ prison system. The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) operates 27 correctional facilities throughout the state. Ranging up to maximum…

State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) responds to recent news of Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) fraud. The Illinois Auditor General recently revealed that the State of Illinois carelessly paid…

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) manages multiple college programs that help students understand their options for paying college tuition. These programs include financial aid, scholarships, grants, and loans. A…

National Hire a Veteran Day was designed to implore U.S. businesses to consider hiring some of the estimated 200,000 veterans who leave the armed forces. Every day, hundreds of our…

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that occurs in every state, including Illinois. Statistics show that Illinois ranks in the top 10 nationwide in human trafficking cases. In 2021, the…

Firearms Illinois gun ban faces federal appellate court. The controversial law, which many believes violates the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners, is facing a panel of Seventh Circuit appellate judges….

Governor Pritzker has issued a Disaster Proclamation due to recent tornados, severe weather, and the derecho that affected the surrounding communities. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and Office of…

Today the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that abolishing cash bail for criminals is constitutional. This dangerous action does not make residents safer, in fact, it will instill fear throughout the…

Rep. Coffey supports (HB2094) that protects homeowners from deceptive mortgage marketing practices. This bill cracks down on bad actors who take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners, specifically those new to the…