In the wake of 3 Illinois State Trooper fatalities in the first 3 months of the year, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) passed legislation to

Illinois schools could soon have a new affordable and easy-to-use option for locking classrooms to prevent dangerous intruders, now that the Illinois Senate has passed

Dozens of high school students from the 51st Senate District spent the day in Springfield holding a mock committee hearing to vote on legislation that

Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduce package of legislation to help protect Mahomet Aquifer A total of five new bills have been introduced in the Illinois

Springfield, IL – Having served on various House and Senate appropriations committees, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) was today named to serve as Minority Leader

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) was sworn into office Jan. 9 at the Statehouse during the Illinois Senate Inauguration.  “I want to thank the people

The Mahomet Aquifer Task Force released its final report to the Illinois General Assembly and Governor this week, outlining a plan to address the ongoing

Notable Legislation 72-hour Waiting Period (SB 3256/PA 100- 0606): Creates a 72-hour waiting period on all firearms, not just handguns. The bill also eliminates the

Dozens of high school students from across the 51st Senate District participated in a unique, hands-on experience in public policy, state government, and leadership and

On Dec. 3, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state in the union.  The Illinois Bicentennial has been celebrated with a yearlong celebration of what has