The New Salem State Historic Site will receive $8 million in funding for essential repairs to its historic buildings. This funding, announced on March 19, is the result of efforts by State Senator Steve McClure, Representative Wayne Rosenthal, and the Lincoln League volunteer organization to address […]

Senate Bill 2323, a new bipartisan proposal, seeks to improve Illinois’ response to human trafficking by streamlining support services and enhancing coordination among state agencies. The bill takes a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach, designed to better identify, assist, and protect trafficking victims across the state. Based on […]

Senators Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) and Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) held a press conference this week to voice their opposition to Governor JB Pritzker’s proposal to eliminate Illinois townships, through a state-mandated, one-size-fits-all approach. The Senators warned that the Governor’s plan could lead to higher property taxes and […]

Thousands of homeschooling families packed the Illinois State Capitol this week to protest House Bill 2827, which advanced out of the Education Policy Committee on an 8-4 vote with all House Republicans voting against it.  Known as the “Homeschool Act,” House Bill 2827 would impose new […]

During the week, State Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), urging the organization to clarify its policies regarding transgender athletes in high school sports and ensure fairness for women who have worked tirelessly to compete. The […]