To pay tribute to veterans and honor their legacies and sacrifices, the Illinois Senate Republicans are encouraging constituents to submit a photo and story of their loved one who served our nation so it can be displayed in the rotunda of the Illinois Capitol from November 11 to 25 in […]
Following an official proclamation issued by the Governor, October has been designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. With growing threats in the digital world, this month serves as an important reminder for all Illinois residents to take steps to safeguard their personal information online. The Illinois Department […]
On October 1, Illinois Senate Republicans came together at a press conference to express concerns over recently released federal data that found more than half a million non-citizens with criminal convictions or pending charges are living in the United States. Senate Republicans note that these alarming statistics showcase the potential threat posed […]
Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) and Senate Republican Caucus Whip Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) filed an official resolution calling for an independent audit by the Illinois Auditor General into serious accusations of violence against children under the state’s care at Aunt Martha’s Integrated Care Center […]
New changes to the Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) test went into effect on September 1st. These updates impact both CDL and non-CDL drivers with a J51 restriction. Notably, the parallel parking requirement has been removed from the test. The basic control skills portion has been […]
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) wants to know more about outstanding educators, administrators, or school professionals who have made significant contributions to Illinois’ public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools. ISBE will be accepting applications until October 15th for the 2025 Those Who Excel & […]
The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which promotes screening, education, and prevention of a disease that impacts over 300,000 women and almost 3,000 men each year. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed […]
For the second consecutive year, the Illinois Council on Women and Girls is inviting girls in grades 5 through 12 to apply for the Illinois Girls Lead Program, a job shadowing and mentoring opportunity designed to connect students with women leaders in state government. The Illinois […]
Recent news coverage has inflamed concerns over potential exposures to dangerous substances in prisons operated by the Illinois Department of Corrections. Additionally, several Senators have received similar reports from constituents who work in the facilities, regarding prison staff and inmates becoming ill and receiving medical treatment. […]
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced record-breaking attendance figures for the 2024 Illinois State Fair. More than 773,000 people attended the 11-day event, marking the highest attendance on record. The Illinois State Fair also saw major successes in other areas, including a record-breaking Grandstand performance. […]