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Friday, June 5, 2026
Rep. Cabello: Pritzker’s failure paves way for Bears move to Indiana

Assistant Minority Leader and State Representative John M. Cabello issued the following statement in response to the Chicago Bears announcement regarding plans to advance their stadium development project in Hammond,…


Monday, June 1, 2026
STATEMENT FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN M. CABELLO: PRITZKER’S BLOATED BUDGET HOSES ILLINOIS TAXPAYERS YET AGAIN

Assistant Minority Leader and State Representative John M. Cabello issued the following statement upon passage of the FY27 Illinois budget early Monday: “Governor JB Pritzker and his allies in the…


Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Rep. Cabello files legislation to protect consumers and small businesses from flawed state law that regulates use of credit, debit cards to pay sales tax and tips

Assistant Minority Leader and State Representative John M. Cabello has filed new legislation, House Bill 5743, aimed at repealing a new state law set to take effect this summer that…


Monday, March 16, 2026
Rep. Cabello to host IPASS on Demand event in Loves Park

In an effort to help motorists update their IPASS technology to the new stickers that are replacing plastic transponders, State Representative John M. Cabello and Mayor of Loves Park Greg…


Thursday, February 26, 2026
Cabello: Democrats’ Inaction Could Cost Illinois the Chicago Bears

Assistant House Minority Leader and State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) issued the following statement after the Illinois House of Representatives adjourned Thursday without passing legislation aimed at securing…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
WAR ROOM STATEMENT FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN CABELLO: PRITZKER’S $2.2 BILLION SHELL GAME

Statement from State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) in response to the Governor’s State of the State Address: Governor JB Pritzker is calling his latest budget “balanced.” That’s not…


Monday, February 2, 2026
Rep. Cabello to Host Mobile DMV with Secretary of State’s Office in Durand

Assistant Minority Leader and State Representative John M. Cabello is partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to host a Mobile DMV event on Monday, March 2 from 10:00…


Monday, January 12, 2026
Rep. Cabello to Host Mobile DMV in Durand – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) is partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to host a Mobile DMV event in Durand on March 2, 2026. The event…


Monday, October 6, 2025
Rep. John M. Cabello: “Illinois Leaders Need To De-Escalate and Allow Law Enforcement To Do Their Jobs”

ROCKFORD, IL – State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park), a retired Rockford Police Detective with decades of experience in law enforcement, is calling for de-escalation, calm, and common sense…


Monday, October 6, 2025
State Rep. John M. Cabello: “Governor Pritzker’s Weak Leadership is Endangering Illinois Families”

ROCKFORD, IL – State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) today condemned Governor JB Pritzker’s refusal to cooperate with federal efforts to mobilize members of the Illinois National Guard, calling…