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

State Sen. Sue Rezin presented three Peru Firefighters with a Senate Certificate of Recognition during the 25th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial & Firefighting Medal

Legislation aimed at protecting the integrity of the non-profit grant process has passed the Senate. Senate Bill 2540 makes a multitude of changes to the

Cannabidiol, otherwise known as CBD oil, would become legal in Illinois, under legislation unanimously passed by the Senate April 25. The oil is becoming more

Beginning next year, state lawmakers would no longer automatically get free healthcare when they retire, under Senate Bill 2292 that was approved unanimously by the

Legislation giving motorists the option to register their vehicles for more than one year at a time, would provide a convenience and save the state