In the early morning hours of October 31, lawmakers in the Illinois Senate voted on a controversial proposal that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in the state. Senate Bill 1950, also known as Deb’s Law, would create the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. The measure […]

During the fall Veto Session, two controversial appointments came before the Senate for approval, drawing criticism over the Governor’s continued pattern of questionable nominations. The first appointee that came before the Senate for consideration was Carmen Terrones, a current serving member on the Illinois Prisoner Review […]

Illinois continues to face one of the highest overall tax burdens in the nation, with homeowners paying the highest effective property tax rate of any state. The heavy tax load has driven many residents, particularly seniors, to leave Illinois. During the recent Veto Session, lawmakers took […]

When lawmakers returned to Springfield for the fall Veto Session, only a handful of vetoes were up for potential consideration. However, the session agenda quickly shifted toward advancing new and previously introduced legislation, including several controversial measures that have far-reaching consequences for businesses and Illinoisans across […]