The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is reporting its lowest inmate population in almost five years. Yet, facilities remain overcrowded and population numbers continue to

Illinois continues to welcome growing tourist numbers and their economic benefits for the fourth straight year in a row. According the Illinois Department of Commerce

In an effort to address what many consider excessive compensatory abuses and practices within the public sector field of post-secondary education, Senate Bill 2162 has

Gov. Rauner took action on a number of bills throughout the week. For a complete list, please visit the Senate Action page of the Senate

Area seniors are invited to a free Senior Health and Information Fair August 5 at the Effingham Armory. The event is sponsored by State Sens,

House lawmakers returned to Springfield July 21 for hearings that Democrat legislative leaders said showed the perils of adopting Rauner’s pro-business agenda. The Senate has

The Legislative Audit Commission will be accepting applications through Aug. 19 from persons interested in appointment as State Auditor General. The Auditor General is a

A new law that would end state payments to benefit recipients who are deceased could save taxpayers millions of dollars. House Bill 3311, signed by

A recent report by the Illinois Policy Institute states that in a 10-day period in July, four manufacturers announced that they will be shutting down

On July 23, Gov. Rauner sent a letter to USDA officials requesting all counties in Illinois experiencing crop damage related to recent flooding be included