After years of near misses, lawmakers approved major changes in the state’s public pension systems for teachers and most other public employees Dec. 3, State

From a News Release from the Illinois Department of Human Services SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the Illinois Department of Human

Senate Bill 1 would reform the benefits and improve the State funding for four State retirement systems: Teachers, Universities (including community colleges), State Employees and

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency’s website has latest updates plus information on where to get help and how you can volunteer and donate. Donate to

With the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, the countdown for new laws going into effect has begun. Each January dozens of new laws passed during the

MORRIS, IL – State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said that Governor Pat Quinn has officially requested for a total of 15 counties, including Grundy and

Concerns over the new Medicare Advantage programs for state retirees are being heard across the state in a series of sessions conducted by the state’s

MORRIS, IL – On November 14, State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) participated in Diabetes Awareness Day at Morris Hospital where she was screened for diabetes

Press Release from Governor Pat Quinn’s Office: SPRING VALLEY – Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $9.5 million investment from the Illinois Jobs Now! capital

The General Assembly concluded its annual fall veto session with no resolution to the state’s ongoing public pension challenges, leaving many lawmakers disappointed. But, behind