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Focus on legislation to combat the fentanyl epidemic, provide justice for victims of crime Senate Republicans put justice for crime victims front and center in

This week, oral arguments began in a federal district court in East St. Louis over the constitutionality of Illinois’ new assault weapons ban law. The

Lawmakers are heading back to Springfield for the final stretch of the spring session. Despite the many good ideas, proposals, and legislation that have been

In response to continued high inflation and increased cost of living, several members of the Senate Republican Caucus came together at a Capitol press conference

Illinois’ three-decade-old ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants is one step closer to being lifted. On March 30, following a bipartisan roll

State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has advanced legislation putting Illinois one step closer to finally lifting its moratorium on building new nuclear reactors. “For over

The Senate is expected to return to session next week ahead of a March 10 deadline that requires all Senate Bills to be heard in

This week, IDNR announced nearly $60 million in state grants being awarded to park districts across Illinois. The Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grants

Medicaid members are encouraged to update their contact information, specifically their home mailing address, with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Service (IDHFS) or

This week, under direction from the federal government, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has returned SNAP benefits to pre-pandemic levels. Since April 2020,