This week, Illinoisans marched on the State Capitol for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD), standing up for the constitutional rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment. Organized by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA), IGOLD has become one of the leading 2nd Amendment rights events in […]

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is making $400 million available to support local transportation projects across the state. The funding will help communities move forward with projects that improve roads, transit, and pedestrian access.   Cities, counties, and other local agencies can apply now for […]

Firefighters from across the state were honored at the 32nd Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony on May 13.   The Fallen Firefighter Memorial service was held at the Firefighter Memorial on the grounds of the Illinois State Capitol to […]

Senate Republicans opposed newly passed legislation that expands access to SNAP (food stamp) benefits for college students, warning it creates a backdoor way to end the work requirement for college students.  Senate Bill 1298 reclassifies all programs at public colleges as equivalent to SNAP Employment and […]

Illinois State Senators Jason Plummer and Terri Bryant are calling for the immediate withdrawal of Latoya Hughes’ nomination as Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), citing ongoing safety failures, staff endangerment, and a lack of leadership qualifications.  At a press conference this/last week, the lawmakers detailed […]

At a time when Illinois families are struggling with inflation, high grocery bills, and rising utility costs, Democrats in Springfield are pushing a $6 billion tax hike to support Gov. JB Pritzker’s record-breaking state budget. That Governor’s proposed budget would represent an increase in state spending […]