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 […]
Starting each year on Mother’s Day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health leads National Women’s Health Week (NWHW). This year, NWHW will be observed from May 11–17, focusing on raising awareness of women’s health issues and encouraging women of all […]
Illinois Democrats have introduced legislation that would effectively ban the sale of certain handguns to civilians, sparking serious concerns among Second Amendment supporters. House Bill 4045 and its companion, Senate Bill 2652, would make it a felony to manufacture, sell, or transfer pistols deemed “convertible,” a […]
In the midst of National Small Business Week, Senate Republicans joined together to sound the alarm over a new proposal from Governor JB Pritzker’s Democratic allies to raise taxes by $6 billion, warning that the move would devastate Illinois’ already struggling small business community. The proposed tax […]
As Democrats in Springfield push to lower the state’s estate tax exemption from $4 million to $2 million, Illinois Senate Republicans are raising serious concerns about the impact on small, family-owned farms and businesses that already struggle under one of the highest tax burdens in the nation. Lowering […]
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 […]
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 […]