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Friday, August 29, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for August 29

In this issue: Working to bring down electric bills All over Illinois we have seen electric bills on the rise this summer, in some cases doubling. Electricity bills in Illinois…


Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Informative meeting in Buckley

Thank you to Buckley Village President Scott Shockley for personally reaching out to invite me to the informational meeting regarding the village’s sewer project. It was a highly informative session,…


Friday, August 22, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for August 22

In this issue: July unemployment holds at 4.6% Data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security released last week shows that there was only a slight change in total nonfarm…


Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Reminder: Unclaimed property event tomorrow in Fairbury

Don’t forget to stop by the Dominy Memorial Library in Fairbury tomorrow (Wednesday) between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to find out if the Illinois State Treasurer has any unclaimed…


Monday, August 18, 2025
IDOT looking for winter snow removal operators

It may be hot this week, but in just a few short months, the snow will be falling, and winter weather will be here before we know it! The Illinois…


Friday, August 15, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for August 15

In this issue: Governor’s Gerrymandering Hypocrisy Tour continues Governor Pritzker spent much of the past couple of weeks speaking to national audiences about the redistricting controversy in Texas. But everywhere…


Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Do you have unclaimed property?

State Senator Sally Turner, State Senator Chris Balkema, State Representative Regan Deering and I hope that you can join us for our upcoming I-CASH Event on Wednesday, August 20th, at…


Friday, August 8, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for August 8

In this issue: Governor signs another unconstitutional gun law Governor Pritzker has signed into law Senate Bill 8, a bill which imposes new mandates on gun owners, many of which…


Monday, August 4, 2025
Meeting with law enforcement

It’s been a while since I’ve had the chance to meet with my Law Enforcement Advisory Group, so I was especially glad we were able to come together recently. They’re…


Friday, August 1, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update August 1, 2025

In this issue: Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. For the latest news from state government or to share your ideas and opinions, please visit my legislative website at repbunting.com. Illinois…