With winter fast approaching, qualified Illinois residents are encouraged to take advantage of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is now accepting applications. LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households cover the cost of their energy bills. The application period […]
Illinois’ fall trout season will kick off October 19 at 60 designated ponds, lakes, and streams across the state. An early catch-and-release season will begin on October 5, but no trout may be kept until the official season opens later this month. The daily limit for trout […]
To pay tribute to veterans and honor their legacies and sacrifices, the Illinois Senate Republicans are encouraging constituents to submit a photo and story of their loved one who served our nation so it can be displayed in the rotunda of the Illinois Capitol from November 11 to 25 in […]
Following an official proclamation issued by the Governor, October has been designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. With growing threats in the digital world, this month serves as an important reminder for all Illinois residents to take steps to safeguard their personal information online. The Illinois Department […]
On October 1, Illinois Senate Republicans came together at a press conference to express concerns over recently released federal data that found more than half a million non-citizens with criminal convictions or pending charges are living in the United States. Senate Republicans note that these alarming statistics showcase the potential threat posed […]
Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) and Senate Republican Caucus Whip Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) filed an official resolution calling for an independent audit by the Illinois Auditor General into serious accusations of violence against children under the state’s care at Aunt Martha’s Integrated Care Center […]