On April 9, high school FFA students, farmers, and ag professionals gathered at the Illinois State Capitol for the annual Illinois Ag Lobby Day tradition. Each spring during the legislative session, participants come to Springfield to advocate for the future of agriculture and highlight the industry’s […]

This week marked the final week for Senate and House bills to pass out of their original chambers and move over to the other chamber for further consideration. Lawmakers spent long hours debating and voting on legislation as the clock wound down. While many bills did […]

Illinois legislators held a press conference this week alongside advocate Michelle Peterson to call for action on Andrew’s Law, a legislative proposal aimed at closing dangerous loopholes in Illinois’ criminal code that allow child predators to escape full accountability. Senate Bill 284 would prohibit plea deals […]

On April 11, Illinois Senate Republicans unveiled a legislative package to make childcare more affordable for Illinois families and businesses. According to Capitol News Illinois, the state has lost nearly 4,300 licensed childcare providers – approximately 33 percent – over the past decade. Meanwhile, nearly 60 […]