As spring gets into full swing, Illinois farmers are hitting the fields for the start of planting season. With tractors, planters, and other large equipment on the move, drivers across the state are reminded to slow down, stay alert, and share the road. Farmers across Illinois […]

After a two-week spring break, Illinois Senators are back in Springfield this week to begin reviewing and debating legislation recently passed by the House. With session scheduled each week through the end of May, lawmakers are now entering the final stretch of the spring legislative calendar. Before […]

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is once again heading to Springfield this week, renewing his push for increased state funding for the city despite ongoing criticism from Republican lawmakers who say suburban and downstate taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to foot the bill for the City’s poor financial […]

Legislation aimed at making state law less burdensome for people with disabilities recently passed the Illinois Senate with unanimous support.  Under current rules, disabled individuals (or their parents or guardians) are required to submit a letter from a doctor to the Secretary of State declaring that […]

Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting federal guidance to ensure fairness in girls’ and women’s athletics in Illinois high schools. The letter follows conflicting guidance from state agencies and growing concerns about how to uphold […]