State Sen. Sue Rezin was sworn into office Jan. 9 at the Statehouse during the Illinois Senate Inauguration.  “I want to first thank the people

State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) joins the Capitol Report podcast this week to discuss the inauguration of the 101st General Assembly and her hopes for

Notable Legislation 72-hour Waiting Period (SB 3256/PA 100- 0606): Creates a 72-hour waiting period on all firearms, not just handguns. The bill also eliminates the

Let me first begin by wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope the holidays are a great and relaxing time

On Dec. 3, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state in the union.  The Illinois Bicentennial has been celebrated with a yearlong celebration of what has

The Governor has ordered United States and Illinois flags to fly at half-staff until Dec. 30, to honor former President, George H.W. Bush, who died

Illinois now has several new laws following the conclusion of the Fall Veto Session, where the General Assembly overrode measures vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

To ensure safe shopping this holiday season, the Illinois Attorney General has released its annual Safe Shopping Guide, which highlights hazardous toys, children’s products and

Lawmakers return to Springfield Nov. 27 for the final week of the Fall Veto Session to take further action on a number of pieces of

Hitting the road, the railway, or the airport this Thanksgiving week? Expect more vehicles and longer lines, according to AAA.  AAA projects that 54.3 million