Illinois State Rep. John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park)
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Cabello and McCombie organize free paper shredding event for Freeport residents
State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) and Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie are organizing a free paper shredding event in Freeport on October 11, 2025.
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Cabello responds after arrest made in Emma Shafer murder case
State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) has issued a statement following the arrest of Gabriel P. Calixto in Mexico, who is accused in the 2023 murder of Emma Shafer from Springfield, Illinois.
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Rep. Cabello questions Pritzker’s position on redistricting: ‘I hope and pray that again folks wake up’
John Cabello, state representative from Machesney Park, is accusing Gov. J.B. Pritzker of hypocrisy for supporting Texas Democrats who fled their state to block a Republican redistricting plan, while defending Illinois’ own heavily gerrymandered congressional map.
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Rep. Cabello hosts annual property tax appeal events for Stephenson County residents
Rep. John M. Cabello has hosted his second annual series of property tax appeals events for residents in August 2025.
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Winnebago County Rep. Cabello offers property tax appeal resources for 2025
Winnebago County State Representative John M. Cabello has announced the availability of resources for residents interested in filing a property tax appeal for 2025.
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Rep. John M. Cabello hosts property tax appeal events in August
State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) will host two free property tax appeal events in August to assist residents with the appeals process. “Property taxes and reckless government spending continue to burden working families...
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Rep. Cabello seeks input from residents through legislative survey
State Representative John M. Cabello is inviting residents of the 90th District to participate in his 2025-2026 Legislative Survey.
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Cabello and McCombie host session wrap-up at Highland Community College
State Representative John M. Cabello, serving as Assistant House Republican Leader, will host an End-of-Session Wrap-Up alongside House Republican Leader Tony McCombie.
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Illinois representative criticizes new tax hikes impacting families and businesses
State Representative John M. Cabello has voiced strong opposition to the latest tax increases in Illinois, which are set to take effect on July 1st.
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Cabello on defunding of NPR, PBS: ‘We shouldn't be using public money to further the Democrats' message’
State Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) voiced strong support for President Trump’s executive order to cut federal funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which directly affects local NPR and PBS stations.
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Cabello opposes Illinois gun storage bill, SB 8: ‘It's all about making the legal gun owners criminals’
State Rep. John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) is harshly criticizing Senate Bill 8, calling it a “misguided” gun control measure that punishes law-abiding citizens without addressing violent crime.
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Rep. Cabello criticizes Democrats' budget, seeks property tax reform
State Representative John M. Cabello has criticized Democrat lawmakers for their handling of the budget process in Illinois.
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Illinois Rep. Cabello criticizes FY2026 state budget process
During a floor debate on the FY2026 state budget, State Representative John M. Cabello criticized the legislative process and transparency issues surrounding the final bill.
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Rep. Cabello criticizes Illinois' largest-ever state budget over spending priorities
As Illinois lawmakers move forward with a historically large state budget, Assistant House Minority Leader and State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) has voiced strong opposition to what he sees as misguided priorities and failed...
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Rep. Cabello criticizes new Illinois gun control legislation
State Representative John M. Cabello has voiced strong opposition to Senate Bill 8, a proposed gun control measure in Illinois.
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Illinois Route 75 stretch named after Chief Arthur L. Weston
State Representative John M. Cabello has announced the successful passage of House Joint Resolution 0003 in the Illinois House of Representatives.
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Budget impasse looms as deadline nears amid lowered revenue projections
With only nine scheduled session days remaining before the May 31 adjournment, a state budget proposal has yet to be presented by Democratic colleagues.
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ATTOM reports Illinois has highest property tax rates in U.S
According to a recent tax analysis by ATTOM, Illinois holds the highest effective property tax rates in the United States.
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State Capitol honors fallen Illinois police officers
State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) participated in a ceremony last week at the State Capitol to honor Illinois police officers who died while serving their duties over the past year.
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Rep. Cabello criticizes bill on native-themed mascots as political theater
State Representative John M. Cabello from Machesney Park has voiced strong criticism of a newly passed bill, HB1237, that aims to ban native-themed school mascots and logos in Illinois.