The Illinois Legislative Audit Commission (LAC) was scheduled to review the most recent compliance audit for the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB). Breaking with standard

Interstate 39 around Minonk has now been officially dedicated as the “Cpl. Robert D. Janssen Memorial Highway,” in honor of Cpl. Janssen, a soldier from

In an effort to find out what is actually happening with the Pontiac and Vandalia prisons, a bipartisan group of lawmakers have called for a

Dozens of students from across the 53rd Senate District travelled to Pontiac to try their hand at passing legislation recently. The event is part of

State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) released the following statement after the Illinois Senate adjourned in the early morning hours of April 9th: “There was a

State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) released the following statement regarding the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan: “Today Madigan joins a long list

State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) released the following statement after the announcement of the lifting of the statewide school mask mandate: “Hopefully now that the

Legislation seeks to provide transparency and opportunity Noting the importance of a strong education system for the future of the state, the members of the

There is rightfully a great deal of concern in the community about the status and future of the Pontiac Correctional Center. Unfortunately, while we know