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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,…


Wednesday, June 3, 2026
On Affordability, Democrats Say One Thing and Do Another

Throughout the spring legislative session, Democrats repeatedly claimed affordability was their top priority for Illinois families. But when it came time to deliver, they did what Illinois families have come…


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…


Friday, May 22, 2026
This Week in Springfield

The Illinois House of Representatives wrapped up the second-to-last week of the Spring Session on Friday following a week of Committee and Floor action on legislation that recently passed the…


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, April 17, 2026
Rep. Cabello welcomes Rock Valley College students to Capitol

Rep. John Cabello joined Rep. Joe Sosnowski and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie on Thursday to welcome members of the Rock Valley College Student Government Association to the State Capitol,…


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…


Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Rep. Cabello mourns shooting death of Loyola Univ. student, calls for end to Illinois’ sanctuary policies

State Rep. John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) spoke to the House of Representatives about the shooting death of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Chicago and called for changes to…