With Friday being the last scheduled day for the spring session at the Illinois Statehouse, lawmakers have yet to reveal a state budget for taxpayers to review.  Last year’s budget was…

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,…

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and a reminder to stay alert for motorcycles on the roadway to help save lives. Here are a few safety tips for Illinois drivers to keep…

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…

How can it happen that an annual program would cost 94 times what Illinoisans were told it would cost just three years ago — $188 million in its first year?…

SPRINGFIELD – The state estimates an expansion of state-sponsored health care to individuals who are ineligible for Medicaid based on their citizenship status is expected to cost $990 million in…