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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for April 17

In this issue: Senior drivers license bill passes House A bill to remove the requirement that seniors under the age of 87 take a driving test to renew their license…


Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Ag Day at the Capitol

Last week we had Ag Day at the Capitol, a great opportunity to talk about the importance of agriculture to Illinois’ economy and to our communities. As part of the…


Monday, April 14, 2025
Cissna Park junior was House Page for a Day

It was great having Trent Schmid, a junior from Cissna Park High School, join me on the House floor on Friday as my Page for the Day!


Friday, April 11, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for April 11

In this issue: A missed opportunity on ethics reform This week the House heard hundreds of bills, all part of the last-minute crunch before the deadline to advance House bills…


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Local Fire Departments receive Small Equipment Grants

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. This program is designed to help fire departments, fire protection…


Monday, April 7, 2025
This is National Library Week!

During National Library Week, take a moment to appreciate the resources, knowledge, and opportunities our local libraries provide! Whether you’re borrowing a book, researching a new topic, or simply finding…


Friday, April 4, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for April 4

In this issue: Unemployment in Illinois fell 0.1% in February The Illinois unemployment rate declined by one-tenth of one percent in February, going from 4.9% to 4.8%. The national unemployment…


Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Congratulations to Hudson Drug Shop in Paxton

Congratulations to Hudson Drug Shop in Paxton on celebrating 75 years in business yesterday!! They had a phenomenal turnout at their open house!! Their pharmacy and store is a gem…


Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Talking with students in Watseka

On the first day back from Spring Break (and on April Fool’s Day), I visited with seniors at Iroquois County CUSD 9 – Watseka School District! One of the main…


Friday, March 28, 2025
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for March 28

In this issue: Standing for Second Amendment rights Illinois has some of the strictest gun control laws in the country, topped off by the gun ban which was passed in…