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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As spring gets into full swing, Illinois farmers are hitting the fields for the start of planting season. With tractors, planters, and other large equipment on the move, drivers across the state are reminded to slow down, stay alert, and share the road. Farmers across Illinois […]
After a two-week spring break, Illinois Senators are back in Springfield this week to begin reviewing and debating legislation recently passed by the House. With session scheduled each week through the end of May, lawmakers are now entering the final stretch of the spring legislative calendar. Before […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is once again heading to Springfield this week, renewing his push for increased state funding for the city despite ongoing criticism from Republican lawmakers who say suburban and downstate taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to foot the bill for the City’s poor financial […]
Legislation aimed at making state law less burdensome for people with disabilities recently passed the Illinois Senate with unanimous support. Under current rules, disabled individuals (or their parents or guardians) are required to submit a letter from a doctor to the Secretary of State declaring that […]
Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting federal guidance to ensure fairness in girls’ and women’s athletics in Illinois high schools. The letter follows conflicting guidance from state agencies and growing concerns about how to uphold […]