The New Salem State Historic Site will receive $8 million in funding for essential repairs to its historic buildings. This funding, announced on March 19, is the result of efforts by State Senator Steve McClure, Representative Wayne Rosenthal, and the Lincoln League volunteer organization to address […]
Senate Bill 2323, a new bipartisan proposal, seeks to improve Illinois’ response to human trafficking by streamlining support services and enhancing coordination among state agencies. The bill takes a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach, designed to better identify, assist, and protect trafficking victims across the state. Based on […]
Senators Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) and Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) held a press conference this week to voice their opposition to Governor JB Pritzker’s proposal to eliminate Illinois townships, through a state-mandated, one-size-fits-all approach. The Senators warned that the Governor’s plan could lead to higher property taxes and […]
Thousands of homeschooling families packed the Illinois State Capitol this week to protest House Bill 2827, which advanced out of the Education Policy Committee on an 8-4 vote with all House Republicans voting against it. Known as the “Homeschool Act,” House Bill 2827 would impose new […]
During the week, State Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), urging the organization to clarify its policies regarding transgender athletes in high school sports and ensure fairness for women who have worked tirelessly to compete. The […]
The deadline to pass substantive bills out of committee is fast approaching. Lawmakers in both the Senate and the House have until Friday, March 21st, to move bills that have originated in their respective chambers out of committee. More than 2,000 Senate Bills and 4,000 House […]
Following the tragic death of a former Alton K9, State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has filed legislation to enhance legal protections for those who intentionally harm working K9 animals. Under Senate Bill 2091, individuals convicted of willfully or maliciously torturing, mutilating, injuring, disabling, poisoning, or killing […]
Proposed legislation known as the Homeschool Act, which aims to increase oversight of homeschooling families, is generating a lot of controversy from state lawmakers and the public. House Bill 2827 requires parents to meet certain educational qualifications, notify school districts when homeschooling begins, and provide evidence of teaching […]
Senate Republicans are sounding the alarm over House Bill 3458, a controversial proposal that could effectively legalize assaulting police officers by allowing individuals to use mental health crises as a defense. Critics warn that this could embolden criminals to attack officers with fewer consequences, making law […]
Illinois is now the highest-taxed state in the country, according to WalletHub’s latest annual study on state tax rates, a distinction that highlights the growing financial strain on families and job creators. The report compares all 50 states and the District of Columbia across four key […]