District staff from the office of State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) will host office hours in March throughout the district. Staff will be available

On Feb. 28, the Senate took action on nearly half of the 13 pieces of legislation that are part of the Senate budget framework, passing

On February 23, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) announced the highly anticipated outcome of a member-wide vote on strike authorization.

While many across the state are enjoying putting away their mittens and scarves, farmers are considering what Illinois’ mild winter means for this year’s farming

In the days following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s annual budget address, Senate lawmakers once again returned their attention to negotiating a resolution to Illinois’ ongoing budget

Finding itself falling to the bottom of yet another state comparison ranking, Illinois ranked 34th nationally in well-being in a recently released report published by

Illinois legislators, representatives from the state Department of Public Health, and health advocates gathered in Capitol Feb. 15 to spread awareness of the American Heart

Sen. Rose says he is ready to work with the Governor and his fellow lawmakers to put aside the divisive rhetoric and make the kind

Gov. Rauner outlined budget options to a joint session of legislators in the House of Representatives, during his third annual Budget Address Feb. 15. For

Legislation designed to grow Illinois’ bio-based economy has been introduced by Senator Chapin Rose. Senate Bill 1656 provides incentives to Illinois businesses to produce and