Motorists who drive dangerously in a crosswalk will now be facing a one-year suspension of their licenses, now that “Mason’s Law” is officially on the

Landmark anti-sexual harassment and discrimination reforms, and a measure aimed at reducing property taxes by allowing for some government consolidation have recently been signed into

A new state task force will look for ways to provide property tax relief to homeowners and report its findings by the end of the

Counties should soon have a better idea of whether tax bills are up to date for mobile homes, thanks to legislation sponsored by State Senator

Governor signs Barickman’s bill to update school records rules Illinois schools now have more options for long-term student records that could save taxpayer funds, due

Illinois schools now have more options for long-term student records that could save taxpayer funds, due to legislation sponsored by State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington)

Senator Barickman recently held a Coffee Chat event in Forrest Illinois. Barickman will be holding more Coffee Chats later this summer. The events are free

Victims of sexual assault now have new protections when reporting the crime to police or receiving treatment at a hospital, due to legislation sponsored by

Senator Barickman, along with several other lawmakers, recently took part in the McLean County Chamber of Commerce’s “State of the State” event to discuss the

Route 45 through the town of Ashkum is now officially the “Firefighter Dana Schoolman Memorial Highway” in honor of the fallen firefighter’s sacrifice for his