Memorial Day serves as a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is often considered a holiday marking the beginning of summer, it is essential to remember the heroes who made our freedom possible.
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, the majority party in the Illinois House approved a $53.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes $1 billion in tax increases to fund additional spending. State Representative Randy Frese (R-Paloma) criticized the Democrats' budget, describing it as "déjà vu all over again."
The Illinois House adjourned early this morning after the majority party approved a $53.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes over $1 billion in tax increases to support increased spending.
The House is anticipated to consider the Democrats' budget tonight, likely during the overnight hours. This plan represents the largest partisan spending initiative in state history and encompasses salary increases for politicians, tax hikes on Illinois residents, and hundreds of millions more in spending for non-citizens.
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Adams County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.