On January 1, more than 200 new laws, or updates to existing laws, will go into effect in Illinois. Among them are laws that provide additional protections for victims of…

On December 5, State Representative Tim Butler welcomed participants of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s (GSCC) Leadership Springfield training program to the Capitol. Leadership Springfield is a 14 week…

On the first day of veto session at the end of October, amidst ongoing public corruption investigations entangling multiple layers of Illinois government, news broke that another member of the General…

The Illinois State Police are looking for qualified applicants to join their ranks in Cadet Class #132. Applicants should submit required support documentation prior to January 31, 2020. Candidates whose application documentation…

Speaking during debate on HJR 93, Rep. Tim Butler expressed serious concerns about the partisan makeup of ethics reform commission created by the legislation. He said more balance is needed,…

Speaking at a press conference to introduce legislation to curb conflicts of interest at the State Board of Elections, Rep. Tim Butler said it is unconscionable that someone who serves…

As Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker pushes for the consolidation of Illinois’ police and firefighter pensions, State Representative Tim Butler (R-Springfield) has filed legislation to protect the state from bearing the…

As allegations of government corruption continue to plague the Statehouse, Republican legislators including State Senators Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) and Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and State Representatives Tim Butler (R-Springfield) and…

This morning, Assistant House Republican Leader Tim Butler (R-Springfield) joined Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and others to introduce a package of sweeping ethics reform legislation at…