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SPRINGFIELD, IL – After weeks of refusing to engage in bipartisan discussions to end the “Schumer Shutdown,” the U.S. government shutdown has now reached the longest in history. Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer exclaimed that “Every day gets better for us” in the shutdown, while far-left darling Bernie Sanders shared that if “you re-open the government… […]
CHICAGO, IL — In response to Governor JB Pritzker’s address at the Economic Club of Chicago, Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP-IL) joins a growing chorus of civic leaders, lawmakers, and policy experts warning that the Governor’s economic vision—defined by crony capitalism and picking winners and losers in the economy— is not a roadmap to prosperity—but a […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Americans for Prosperity–Illinois (AFP-IL) is calling on Illinois’ Democrat members of Congress to support a clean continuing resolution, reopen the federal government, and put an end to Washington’s partisan games. Recent polling from AFP shows that 61% of Americans agree that shutdowns are bad for Congress’s ability to help the country succeed. […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-Illinois) sent a letter to Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser and Attorney General Raoul calling for a formal investigation into the 35 ethics complaints filed against Rochester Public Library officials. After the board and staff acknowledged wrongdoing, they pleaded ignorance of the law as their defense. Rochester’s […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL—As the 104th General Assembly comes to a close, so does the threat of the Homeschool Act, or House Bill 2827, that would have criminalized homeschooling in Illinois and created harsh penalties for parents, including possible jail time. The Homeschool Act was a dangerous and oppressive measure that threatened to dismantle the freedoms of […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Last night, the 2025 session of the Illinois General Assembly came to a close with the passage of the largest budget in state history with no Republican votes. However, AFP-IL’s top two defensive priorities (service tax expansion and Tier 2 pension sweeteners) failed to pass, which were huge wins for taxpayers. […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) is joining the House Republicans’ opposition to the newly proposed taxes on services, which will have devastating impacts on Illinois families and businesses. Today, AFP-IL is launching a statewide digital campaign and grassroots efforts urging Illinoisians to contact their lawmakers to reject new service taxes. Illinois already has […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is launching a seven-figure ad and grassroots campaign highlighting what will be a Tax Day nightmare next year for working families across Illinois if Congress fails to renew the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This critical legislation has provided essential tax relief to families and small businesses […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-Illinois) is launching a statewide video campaign urging Illinoisans to contact their lawmakers and demand they reject HB2827, the Homeschool Act. The Homeschool Act is a reckless and oppressive measure that threatens to dismantle the freedoms of homeschool families across Illinois. The bill would create harsh consequences for […]
