The much-anticipated state budget did not make its expected debut last night.  Earlier on Wednesday, the Governor and Democratic leaders announced they had come to an agreement among themselves and…

Lawmakers return to Springfield this week to finally address the State budget. It is my sincere hope that the Democrats in control of the General Assembly will finally invite Republicans…

Lawmakers won’t finish their spring legislative session by Friday’s scheduled adjournment as negotiations over the state budget remain in flux.  The May 19 end to the General Assembly’s spring session…

At a press conference Friday night in the State Capitol, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie, Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond, and the House Republican Leadership team gave an update on…

A law aimed at making it easier to pick up your prescriptions at the pharmacy has passed the Illinois House. WLDS 1180 AM has the story: Under current state law,…

Bill provides disability payments to first responders who contracted COVID-19 SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker was joined today by Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton, Illinois State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza, elected officials,…

May is Older Americans Month and a time to promote healthy lifestyles and celebrate flexible thinking about aging. Older Americans can stay engaged and independent as they age by: Adopting healthy habits and behaviors Staying…

Illinois House Republicans are calling on the Democratic Super Majority to join our efforts in eliminating the culture of corruption plaguing the state of Illinois. And, to make ethics reform…

State Representative Norine Hammond issued the following statement regarding the verdict in the federal bribery and corruption trial of the ComEd Four: “Today’s verdict is an indictment of the culture…

Thursday at the State Capitol, Illinois legislative leaders discussed critical issues for Western Central Illinois regions. This was a part of the Macomb area Chamber of Commerce legislative day. Chamber…