SPRINGFIELD – Senate Democrats rammed nine bills through the Senate appropriations committee as part of an unbalanced budget plan pushed forward after Democrat leaders walked

SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is co-sponsoring five bills that are the result of weeks of negotiations over several of Illinois’ biggest problems,

SPRINGFIELD – After weeks of meetings with legislative Democrats and Gov. Bruce Rauner in an attempt to find common ground on pressing issues, Senate and

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate has unanimously passed legislation sponsored by State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) to help exploited senior citizens and persons with disabilities

SPRINGFIELD, IL– With roughly two weeks until the scheduled May 31 adjournment deadline, State Senator Barickman (R-Bloomington) said lawmakers from both chambers have continued to

As a way to honor loved ones and friends who have served in the U.S. Military, we encourage you to submit a photograph and written

As a way to honor loved ones and friends who have served in the U.S. Military, we encourage you to submit a photograph and written

SPRINGFIELD – Breath-checking ignition interlock devices would be required for drivers with more than two DUIs, according to legislation co-sponsored by State Sen. Jason Barickman

SPRINGFIELD, IL – On Friday, May 8, the Illinois Supreme Court voted to strike down Illinois’ 2013 pension reform law. According to State Jason Barickman

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Lawmakers from both parties tour a prison tasked with housing “the worst of the worst,” Governor Bruce Rauner restores funding for several