As many of you know, tragedy unfolded in the community of Chatham yesterday afternoon with four innocent lives being taken from us. Around 3:30 p.m. a vehicle drove off the…

State Representative Mike Coffey sat down with Patrick Pfingsten from WMAY to discuss what legislators need to do to fix the pension crisis, expand business opportunities, and pass a balanced…

The Secretary of State’s office is set to open its new Springfield Flagship Center, aiming to enhance the DMV experience and expand services for Central Illinois residents. Located at 2701…

National Lineman Appreciation Day is a tribute to the men and women who work tirelessly to keep the lights on and communities powered. In Illinois, communities and organizations celebrate this…

Illinois House Kills Bill That Would Have Expanded Resentencing Options for Youth Offenders SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House shot down legislation Thursday that would have allowed some people incarcerated for…

Last week was busy with session and late nights passing legislation in the House. A total of 379 bills passed with 314 Democrat bills and 65 Republican bills. The most…

Coffey’s Bill to Streamline Improvements to Additional Libraries Passes House Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) passed an important bill this week to maximize our state’s important library resources. Rep….

Coffey Urges Less Overregulation Springfield IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) fought back against House Bill 742 in the Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee this week. This bill passed committee with…

Earlier this month, I sat down with Mark Hespen from WICS to discuss the immigration crisis in Illinois and the impact it has on taxpayers. One thing I can say…

ETHICS REFORM House Republicans Call for Anti-Corruption Package. Last week, House Republican lawmakers presented their legislative proposals to once again bring forward an opportunity for ethics reform in the Illinois statehouse….