The change was announced this week by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), which oversees telephone service throughout Illinois. The area affected is covered by the existing “217” area code, which…

The House Energy and Environment Committee, which State Representative Tim Butler serves on, heard testimony from concerned parties and stakeholders in the wake of events surrounding the closure of the…

State Representative Tim Butler (R-Springfield) is praising the move by Gov. Pritzker to appoint former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to chair the board of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential…

One way that Illinois households can help the environment is by making sure that hazardous waste items from their personal property are turned in for safe disposal.  Tests of groundwater…

The four percent level is one traditional benchmark of what constitutes “full employment.”  It should be noted that there are some Illinoisans, classified as “discouraged workers,” whose potential employment status…

Although Rivian is a startup firm, its Central Illinois plant is experienced at motor vehicle assembly.  The Normal plant used to make Diamond-Star cars for Mitsubishi Motors.  The electric delivery…

In May, House Resolution 419 was adopted by the Illinois House to memorialize September 7, 2019 in honor of the 50th anniversary of the passing of U.S. Senator Everett McKinley…

Last week, the Governor signed legislation carried by State Representative Tim Butler (R-Springfield). Senate Bill 1007, inspired by the research of Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman and Deputy Clerk Sharon…

Please click on the image to complete the five-question property tax survey. Your feedback will help Representative Butler serve our communities on the Property Tax Relief Task Force.

Join State Representative Tim Butler (R-Springfield) for some coffee and conversation as he hosts a series of casual legislative discussions for constituents at various locations around the 87th House District….