Fentanyl has been causing problems for the United States for years — the country’s answer for it was the War on Drugs; the idea of punishment and imprisonment will curve people’s addiction.
House GOP leader Jim Durkin discusses another aspect of the Safe, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, better known as the SAFE-T Act. Republicans are pushing to reform the SAFE-T Act due to its potential to burden taxpayers.
As thousands of Illinoisans prepare to go vote in the Nov. 8 general election, elected officials are calling out the corruption in the state.
In the Halloween classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” Linus waits in the pumpkin patch hoping for the Great Pumpkin to appear, only to be disappointed by the movie’s end.
In the wake of former House Speaker Michael Madigan pleading not guilty to federal racketeering and bribery charges on Nov. 1, Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) is calling for changes in Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD – Moderate Democrats are expected to push back on provisions of a “gun grab” bill – as described by opponents – when legislators reconvene on Thursday.
Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) has released a statement on The Illinois Supreme Court decision to halt the no-cash-bail provision of the criminal justice reform SAFE-T Act.
Gun rights advocate Christina Vlahos Sussman is warning other gun owners to fight back against the passage of HB5855 the Protect Illinois Communities Act.
Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) has introduced a resolution to oppose any efforts to establish a progressive tax system in Illinois.
Freshman state Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Bloomingdale) is touting the progress of two bills she is sponsoring.
Illinois state Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) is among a growing number of lawmakers pushing for legislation designed to attract more businesses to the state and keep them from leaving.
An audit of the Burr Ridge-based Teamsters Local 731 has revealed alleged impropriety in the union’s leadership.
State Representative Jed Davis of Yorkville has introduced a new bill aimed at enhancing school safety in Illinois. House Bill 1346 seeks to establish the School Resource Officer (SRO) Grant Program, which would provide funding for hiring law enforcement officers as SROs in schools across the state.
Jeanne Ives, a former Illinois State Representative and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, criticized Governor JB Pritzker's administration for its approach to family matters.
Jeanne Ives, a former state representative and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, expressed in an X post her desire for more people to recognize Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker as prioritizing illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens.