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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rep. Cabello statement on report of AWOL status of Cook County offenders on electronic monitoring

Assistant Minority Leader and State Representative John M. Cabello issued the following statement on a report issued by the Chief Judge of Cook County this week that 8% of people…


Sunday, May 10, 2026
Rep. Cabello statement on National Police Week

Assistant Minority Leader and State Representative John M. Cabello issued the following statement on National Police Week being observed nationwide May 10 – 16, 2026 to honor the dedication, bravery,…


Monday, April 27, 2026
Rep. Cabello statement on failure of SAFE-T Act to stop repeat offender charged with murder of CPD Officer

Assistant Minority Leader and State Representative John M. Cabello issued the following statement on the failure of the Illinois SAFE-T Act to prevent the tragic shooting at Swedish Hospital on…


Friday, March 20, 2026
Rep. Cabello opposes legislation to tax and regulate ammunition sales of law-abiding gun owners

State Rep. John M. Cabello spoke with Eyewitness News about House Bill 4414, legislation that would impose a tax on ammunition sales and require serialization of all ammunition to be…


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…


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Rep. John M. Cabello Stands with Parents Against Government Overreach

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) is standing with families across Illinois in opposition to HB2827, the so-called “Homeschool Act.” The bill, which passed out of…


Monday, March 3, 2025
Rep. Cabello to Partner with Illinois Tollway for I-PASS On Demand Event

DURAND, IL – To help motorists transition to the new I-PASS sticker technology replacing plastic transponders, State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) and Durand Mayor Sheila Hoffman are partnering…


Friday, February 14, 2025
Rep. Cabello Files Bill to Establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) has introduced House Bill 1844 (HB1844), a measure to establish a Strategic Bitcoin reserve for the State of Illinois. This…


Friday, February 14, 2025
Rep. Cabello Files Bill to Lower Legal Drinking Age to 18

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) has reintroduced legislation (HB1019) to allow 18-year-olds to legally consume alcohol in Illinois when accompanied by a parent or guardian….