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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Spring session starts today

Today we return to Springfield for Spring Session. I have included the schedule from January through May. We look forward to seeing our constituents and students in Springfield. Please contact…


Monday, January 15, 2024
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the legacy of Dr. King’s nonviolent campaign to end racial discrimination in state and federal law. Today, let us remember the words and work…


Friday, January 12, 2024
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for January 12

In this issue: House comes back into session next week The House will convene for the first day of the 2024 spring session next Tuesday, with a busy agenda ahead….


Thursday, January 11, 2024
Rep. Bunting to host traveling office hours in Odell and Minooka

State Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) announced that he will be hosting traveling office hours in Odell and Minooka on Monday January 22. “With the start of the spring session…


Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 9th is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Be sure to thank your local law enforcement officers for their bravery and sacrifice as they protect our communities!


Monday, January 8, 2024
Small business grant funding deadline approaching

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has made $25 million in B2B NewBiz grant money available, but applications must be received by Thursday January 11. The program is directed toward small…


Friday, January 5, 2024
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for January 5

In this issue: New laws take effect with the New Year With the arrival of 2024 comes the enactment of more than 300 new laws which were passed by the…


Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Deadline approaching for volunteer firefighter tax credit

REMINDER: The January 12, 2024 deadline for rosters to be updated on the OSFM portal is approaching. To learn more about the Volunteer Emergency Worker Credit, please click here.


Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Reminder: Traveling Office Hours coming up in Piper City and Cissna Park

I will be hosting a couple of Traveling Office Hours events in Ford and Iroquois County on Thursday. You can always contact me through my website or my offices in…


Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Traveling Office Hours coming up in Piper City and Cissna Park

I will be hosting a couple of Traveling Office Hours events in Ford and Iroquois County after the start of the New Year. You can always contact me through my…