Can the dead vote? It’s a pernicious reputation that hangs over Illinois politics that two lawmakers are hoping to address. State Representative Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) and State Representative Deanne Mazzochi…

As I enter my final spring session, I’m more committed than ever to leaving Illinois a better state than when I entered the Illinois General Assembly. That’s often been difficult…

Springfield, IL… The following is a statement from State Representative Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) in response to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State Address: “While I applaud the Governor sanctioning ethics…

Springfield, IL… In an effort to protect individual privacy, State Representative Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) recently filed legislation to prevent the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority from frivolously giving out personal…

From The Center Square: “After hearing reports of first responders losing life insurance coverage after getting anti-overdose drugs for work, an Illinois lawmaker wants to prohibit such cancellations.  State Rep….

Frankfort, IL… State Representative Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) released the following statement in response to yet another appalling revelation about Speaker Madigan’s inner circle: “Ghost payrolling is one thing, but to use…

I told you so. I’m a mom, so that’s a phrase I hate to have to use.  But it’s what I am thinking given the results of the property tax…

Springfield, IL… In response to the news that the recently formed Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform will hold its first meeting, State Representative Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) is urging…

On January 1st, 256 laws are set to become effective in the State of Illinois. New laws typically take effect either at the beginning of the next fiscal year, July…