State Sen. Chapin Rose presented a Senate Certificate of Recognition to the family of Homer Fire Protection District Firefighter John “Mike” Cummins during the 25th

Senate Republican lawmakers are pushing legislation prohibiting a pay raise for lawmakers, saying that as the General Assembly works toward a balanced budget, legislators need

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

State Sen. Chapin Rose hosted dozens high school students from across the 51st Senate District April 2 at the Statehouse for his Youth Advisory Council.

The streets of Springfield and inside the Capitol saw hundreds of supporters of the Second Amendment April 25.  Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day, also known

Republican leaders in the General Assembly introduced resolutions in the Illinois Senate and House this week calling on a revenue estimate to be certified for

Law-abiding citizens who hold a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card would be able to display an electronic version of his or her FOID card on

Legislation proposed by Urbana based Carle Hospital and designed to help address poverty in the region by training and putting people to work passed by