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Illinois Senate Passes Controversial Statewide Delivery Tax to Fund Chicago Transit Bailout

Springfield, IL – Illinois Senate Deputy Republican Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) issued the following statement after the Illinois Senate passed House Bill 3438, which creates a new $1.50 statewide delivery tax to help fund a bailout for Chicago’s transit system: “This is nothing more than a ...
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Illinois Senate Deputy Criticizes Record-Breaking Budget with New Taxes

Springfield, IL – Illinois Senate Deputy Republican Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) issued the following statement after Democrat lawmakers passed a $55 billion budget that includes around $1 billion in new taxes: “This budget breaks records in all the wrong ways. At a time when working families ...
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Illinois Moves Forward with Prescription Drug Affordability Reforms

Illinois lawmakers have advanced the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, aiming to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The newly approved House Bill 1697 targets controversial PBM practices like “spread pricing,” where PBMs pocket the difference between what insurers pay and what pharmacies receive ...
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Illinois Lawmaker Calls for Urgent Ethics Reform Following Madigan Sentencing

SPRINGFIELD – Following the announcement that federal prosecutors are seeking to sentence former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison and seek a $1.5 million fine for his conviction on bribery and other conspiracy charges, Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan ...
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Senator Arellano Jr Brings Mobile Constituent Services to 37th District in June

Dixon, IL – State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. (R-Dixon) is continuing his commitment to accessible government by taking his office on the road again this June. His Mobile Constituent Services program will bring staff directly to communities across the 37th Senate District to help ...
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Illinois Bill Aims to Boost Mental Health Support for College Students

Illinois lawmakers are moving to tackle the mental health crisis among college students. State Senator Karina Villa’s measure, House Bill 3385, passed the Senate on Friday. The bill would require public colleges and universities to provide access to up to three licensed mental health ...
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Illinois Launches $5 Million Grant Program to Combat Flooding and Sewage Issues

Illinois local governments have a new opportunity to tackle flooding and sewage problems. The state’s Environmental Protection Agency has launched a $5 million grant program under its Overflow and Sewer Grant initiative. The funding supports projects designed to reduce sewer overflows and boost stormwater ...
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Illinois Valley Community College Introduces EdVenture Camp 2025 for Youth

Illinois Valley Community College is set to launch Ed'Venture Camp 2025 this June, providing more than 40 enrichment programs for young people ages 5 through 17. Campers can choose from hands-on sessions such as robotics, healthcare, and computer programming. The offerings include both in-person ...
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Illinois Valley PADS Relocates to Ottawas Former YMCA for Temporary Shelter Services

Illinois Valley PADS is set to relocate its shelter services to the former YMCA in Ottawa while work begins on a new permanent facility. The temporary home will see about $80,000 invested in essential updates, including a new kitchen and roof repairs. Shelter operations ...
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June Adventures Await in Illinois: Festivals, Nature Hikes, and Historical Reenactments

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is spotlighting a busy June across the state. Visitors can look forward to car festivals, guided nature hikes, fishing fairs for all ages, and unique historical reenactments. Outdoors enthusiasts should note that permit lotteries for deer and dove ...
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Illinois Passes New Law to Enhance Warehouse Tornado Safety

Illinois lawmakers have approved the Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act, a direct response to the deadly 2021 tornado that devastated an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville. Spearheaded by State Senator Christopher Belt, the new measure requires all warehouse operators to file comprehensive tornado safety plans within ...
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Illinois Advances Toward Legalizing Physician-Assisted End-of-Life Options

Illinois lawmakers have moved a step closer to legalizing physician-assisted end-of-life options. The House approved the measure late Thursday, with 63 votes in favor and 42 opposed. Eleven members did not cast a vote, and two voted present. Representative Travis Weaver of Edwards County ...
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