2015 saw its first Republican governor in 12 years–ushering in a new sense of bipartisanship that has challenged the status-quo and made reforming state government

Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders – minus House Speaker Michael Madigan – continued negotiations during the previous week regarding the state’s ongoing budget impasse

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