Illinois State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria)
Cherry, IL 61317
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April 28, 2026
Rep. Ryan Spain has voiced strong opposition after Illinois Democrats advanced an amendment changing redistricting standards. The bill passed in the House and awaits action from the State Senate before possibly appearing on November's ballot.
Read more →April 27, 2026
State Rep. Ryan Spain hosted Sharon Cauthon at this year's Women to Watch Conference in Springfield. The event celebrated women leaders from across Illinois with panels, tours, and networking opportunities.
Read more →April 22, 2026
Illinois State Rep. Ryan Spain discussed major legislative issues with WGN-TV's Tahman Bradley on April 22. Topics included property tax relief, Bears Stadium plans, redistricting, and an income tax amendment.
Read more →April 22, 2026
Rep. Ryan Spain criticized a proposed amendment changing how legislative districts are drawn in Illinois after its passage by the House on Apr. 22. He argued it would weaken fairness standards and increase gerrymandering risk as it heads next to the State Senate.
Read more →April 21, 2026
Illinois House Republicans have criticized a new constitutional amendment proposed by Democrats regarding redistricting rules. Lawmakers argue these changes could make partisan gerrymandering easier while weakening fairness standards for legislative maps.
Read more →April 17, 2026
Illinois House Republicans have proposed suspending the state's gasoline sales tax for six months starting July. Deputy Leader Ryan Spain also secured unanimous passage of 'DJ's Law,' increasing penalties for young drivers involved in fatal crashes while violating passenger rules.
Read more →April 16, 2026
Illinois State Representative Ryan Spain has led passage of "DJ’s Law" (House Bill 4382) aimed at increasing penalties for young drivers who violate passenger restrictions and cause serious accidents. The law honors Whiteside County teen DJ Dorathy, who died in a car crash last March. The bill now heads to the Illinois Senate.
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