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.