Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) issued the following statement after Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his 2018 State of the State address: “I think the Governor offered

Lawmakers are preparing to return the Capitol next week for the beginning of the 2018 legislative session, which includes the Governor’s annual State of the

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) informed Senate Republicans this week that implemention of the state’s new school funding law will occur; a new

Illinois residents can expect to see improved safety measures for children and Internet users in 2018 with new laws that help protect children in the

As Illinois residents get ready to ring in a new year, they can also expect to see more than 200 new laws going into effect

1. Bail Reform Act of 2017 and State RICO Extension (SB 2034/PA 100-0001): Grants a right to counsel at bail hearings, provides for mandatory bail re-hearings

Springfield – State Sen. Jason Barickman is being honored for his work in the Illinois General Assembly by organizations representing the environmental and manufacturing sectors.

Springfield – The Springfield Fire Department’s dedication to public safety was honored Dec. 8 during a ceremony on the south side of the BOS Convention

SPRINGFIELD – This week Senator Barickman joined with other local officials to welcome a major business anouncement in McLean County that will benefit not only

Legislation addressing sexual harassment complaints and providing tax credits for flood victims was signed into law by the Governor during the week. In other action,