A bipartisan compromise that passed the Illinois Senate this week and was signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner means local governments will receive funding

Springfield– Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has signed legislation passed by the Senate on Dec. 7 to fund local 911 centers, pay lottery winners, and allow

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ legislative leaders and the Governor are set to meet Dec. 1 to talk about the state budget impasse, but several factors could

Bloomington – For the second year, State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) kicked off his “Youth Advisory Council” by inviting students from across the 53rd District

Springfield, IL – Illinois’ budget impasse is heading toward its sixth month, as a Nov. 18 meeting with the Governor and other legislative leaders was

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Senate met in Springfield Nov. 10, amid a flurry of bipartisan agreements and political maneuverings. An upcoming meeting between the

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Lawmakers will return to the State Capitol next week, although a deal on passing a balanced budget is not expected. The one-day

With no state budget in place, Illinoisans are being called upon to take more responsibility for renewal of their license plates. The Secretary of State’s

SPRINGFIELD, IL – As Senate lawmakers returned to Springfield Sept. 9 during the ongoing budget stalemate, Republicans are calling for fundamental government reforms in conjunction with a

SPRINGFIELD – Repeat drunk drivers would now be required to install breath-checking ignition interlock devices in cars, thanks to legislation co-sponsored by Senator Jason Barickman