Illinois is seeking to more aggressively combat hate crimes by prioritizing training of law enforcement on how to better identify, investigate and prosecute these types

The Senate approved a measure this week that imposes tougher sentences on repeat gun offenders.  Senate Bill 1722 would allow judges to enact longer prison

Senate and House Republican lawmakers came together this week to reiterate their call for a long-term budget solution for the people of Illinois. The legislators

During the week, a fiscal plan was introduced representing a package of seven bills that offer a full and balanced Fiscal Year 2018 budget that

Seeking to give victims of child abuse additional time to report the crime, the Senate advanced legislation March 29 that would eliminate the statute of

In honor of the 47th annual Illinois Agricultural Legislative Day (IALD), farm and agricultural organizations and interest groups were invited to join Illinois lawmakers in

A package of legislation aimed at cracking down on people abusing public aid and wasting taxpayer dollars, spearheaded by State Sen. Chapin Rose, was officially

Calling for a need to end the ability of one person to amass devastating power in Illinois, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is pushing for

A Senate budget hearing this week focused on the state economy, with additional time dedicated to an overview of a budget plan offered up by

Spring Break is a popular time for young adults to get away from the cold and travel to somewhere warmer. If you have a child