Fallen Officers, K9s Honored at Capitol
The Illinois Police Officer Memorial Ceremony took place on May 1 in the Capital City to honor the brave law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The day began with a squad car procession lining up at the Illinois State Fairgrounds […]
Tragedy Strikes Youth Camp in Chatham
A devastating accident at the YNOT Outdoors Summer and After School Camp in Chatham on April 28 resulted in the deaths of four children and left several others injured. The tragedy has deeply impacted families and the entire community, as residents mourn the loss of young […]
Legislation Targeting “Zombie Drug” Passes Senate
In an effort to address the growing threat of dangerous synthetic drugs in Illinois, the Senate has passed legislation to more strictly regulate xylazine, a powerful animal tranquilizer that is increasingly being found in the illicit drug supply. Senate Bill 1773 amends the Illinois Controlled Substances […]
Legislation Advances to Help Farmers Address Deer Overpopulation
In response to widespread concerns from farmers about the costly damage caused by deer overpopulation, legislation aimed at streamlining the permit process for harvesting deer unanimously passed the Illinois Senate on May 1. Senate Bill 710 would loosen regulations concerning nuisance permits and landowner permits by […]
While Illinois Struggles, Governor Pritzker Chases the National Spotlight
As working families across Illinois face mounting economic challenges, Gov. Pritzker has launched a new national tour aimed at elevating his political profile, choosing to focus on out-of-state campaign stops and partisan attacks instead of addressing the critical issues affecting his constituents at home. While the […]
Pritzker’s Spending Surge Comes at Taxpayers’ Expense
At a time when Illinois families are cutting back to make ends meet, Democrats in Springfield are pushing a $6 billion tax hike to fund massive government expansion, including what would be the largest state budget in Illinois history. Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed budget is nearly […]