The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. This program is designed to help fire departments, fire protection districts, and non-profit ambulance services across Illinois purchase essential equipment to safely carry out their duties. […]
Senate Republicans are working to close loopholes and strengthen Illinois law to ensure that traffickers and those who exploit others — especially children — face real consequences. Senate Bill 267 would require individuals who force others into sex work or exploit them for pornography to register […]
Three Senators are sounding the alarm about the condition of the state’s power supply and the need for increased generation. In a Capitol press conference on Thursday, State Senators Sue Rezin (R-Morris), Sally Turner (R-Beason), and Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) highlighted the issues facing Illinois’ power grid […]
The Illinois Treasurer’s Office is launching the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, inviting students ages 8-18 to submit photos that best represent Illinois agriculture. Entries are accepted until June 13 and can be submitted electronically at Illinois Treasurer’s Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The contest features three […]
As the 100-year anniversary of the historic Illinois Route 66 is fast approaching, Senate Joint Resolution 12 (SJR 12), which officially declares 2026 as the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year, passed out of the Senate last week. SJR 12 highlights Illinois’ key role in Route 66 history, […]
In yet another display of their misplaced priorities, Democrat lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow convicted sex offenders to live closer to schools, playground, and childcare facilities. Currently, registered offenders cannot live within 500 feet of these types of facilities. However, Senate Bill 2254 would […]
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 […]