On May 30, the Senate voted 56-2 to pass a $38 billion spending plan for Fiscal Year 2019. Senator said much of the credit goes

State Sen. Sue Rezin’s 38th Senate District will see nearly $40 million in roads and bridges improvements the upcoming fiscal year. The projects are part

The Route 23 Bridge in Streator that spans the Vermilion River will be known as the “Vietnam Veteran Michael W. Ragusa Memorial Bridge.”  State Sen.

Visitors planning a trip to Starved Rock State Park for the Memorial Day holiday weekend or throughout the busy summer months are advised to expect

Drawing Illinois closer to the enactment of the life-saving Annie LeGere Law, the House of Representatives passed an amendment that would encourage medical professionals’ participation

In an initiative to create more profitable opportunities for Illinois farmers, the Senate and House unanimously passed a proposal to legalize the growth, cultivation and

Budget negotiations continue  Budget negotiators from both sides of the aisle, and from both chambers, continued work toward a balanced budget this past week.  As

To the Editor,  Future water rates – and how much they will increase throughout the state – now depend on how Illinois Senators vote on House

With the first wave of the 10-year Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) cards expiring this summer, Illinois State Police (ISP) are anticipating a significant backlog of

Two measures advancing through the General Assembly would give more opportunities to high school students who are college bound or looking for vocational training.  Senate