Governor Bruce Rauner announced plans to explore construction of a new veterans’ facility on the Quincy-based campus recently under scrutiny for a Legionnaires Disease outbreak.

The Illinois Senate passed a series of controversial gun control measures this week. In other action, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a measure that will ensure

The opioid epidemic experienced another alarming upsurge, as the federal Centers for Disease Control recently released a report that shows an 66 percent spike in

Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) issued the following statement after Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his 2018 budget address: “The Governor’s proposed budget offered a roadmap for

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