In this issue: Prosecutors expressing concerns about elimination of cash bail A month ago Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail for pre-trial release, and so far the…

In this issue: It’s Fire Prevention Week The American Red Cross is marking Fire Prevention Week this week by reminding everyone that cooking is the leading cause of fires in…

In this issue: Manteno Veterans Home looking for volunteers The Illinois Veterans Home (IVH) in Manteno, just to the north of our district, has issued a call for volunteers to…

In this issue: State income tax revenue fell in August Illinois income tax revenue fell by $61 million in August according to the latest report from the Commission on Government…

News from State Representative Jason R. Bunting In this issue: Pushing for estate tax reforms Illinois charges its residents an estate tax, which is also known as a death tax,…

In this issue: Bill-signing season comes to an end For better or for worse, the bill-signing season that followed the General Assembly’s spring session has now come to an end,…

DWIGHT –State Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) will host an ag breakfast on Friday September 22 in Dwight as part of Farm Safety Week. “Farming is one of our most…

In this issue: Lawsuit filed against new gun law A federal lawsuit has been filed against a recently-signed state law which would allow lawsuits against firearm manufacturers. The legislation was…

I am blown away by the generosity of the folks in the 106th!!! We had an incredible School Supply Drive! Kira and Megan spent the morning getting them sorted for…

I am hosting traveling office hours tomorrow in Gibson City at The Kettle 217, located at 810 S. Sangamon Avenue from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. In the afternoon I will…