Millikin University undergraduate Paige Ehrat has had a passion for politics, even as a communication major. A junior from Shobonier, Ill., Ehrat understood the importance

Governor Rauner and Republican lawmakers have repeatedly offered to negotiate and compromise on the state’s fiscal issues, beginning with discussions centered on much-needed structural reforms

Significant portions of Gov. Bruce Rauner and Senate Republicans’ pro-jobs reform agenda were stalled this week by entrenched opposition from Democrat lawmakers in control of

Sometimes, a smaller anecdote can illustrate a larger truth – that’s the case with three bills flying below the radar during a hectic pre-adjournment week.

On Monday – Memorial Day – Senate Republicans unveiled a special Remembrance Wall in the halls of the Illinois Capitol. The display highlights photographs, mementos,

As a follow-up to 2013 legislation to speed up the adoption process for youth with “unfit” biological parents, a similar bill relating to foreign adoptions

Bobcat hunting and trapping is another step closer to becoming a reality, after legislation passed the Senate on May 21. House Bill 352 is an

Legislation that protects small children from exposure to fatal diseases now advances to the Governor for final approval. Senate Bill 986 requires all day care

On May 21, after much debate, the Senate passed legislation that would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. Sen. Rose voted against the measure. House Bill

On May 19, the Senate passed the Illinois “Right to Try” Act to help terminally-ill patients. House Bill 1335 would give terminally-ill patients access to