103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY Illinois House convenes for inauguration, with House Republicans electing new Leader Tony McCombie.  The inauguration of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 103rd General Assembly took…

Rep. Ugaste highlighted upcoming legislation to provide worker’s compensation reform, property tax relief, and more for the 103rd General Assembly to prevent the legislature from making cash handouts to attract…

This year more than 180 bills will go into effect as new state laws. Those laws will affect healthcare, children in state care, reduced fees for seniors and more. Some…

Holiday travel may be impacted as a powerful winter storm moves through the Midwest. If you are planning to travel for the holidays this week, make sure you have cold…

CRIMINAL LAW SAFE-T Act faces courtroom test. The controversial law is set for implementation on Sunday, January 1. Prior to that date, the constitutionality of the new law will face…

BUDGET CGFA reports on November 2022 State budget revenues.  The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) released its “November 2022 Monthly Briefing” on Friday, December 2. Inflationary pressures and…

This week, we will recognize the 81st memorial of Pearl Harbor. This date that still lives in infamy is remembered as we honor the lives lost in Hawaii that day…

This week, we are going to be in veto session in Springfield! We will be in veto session the following days: Tuesday, November 29th Wednesday, November 30th Thursday, December 1st…

Happy Halloween! I wish you all happy and fun trick-or-treating this afternoon. If you’re giving out candy today, you can also find ways to be more inclusive for children with…

CRIME House Republican Leader Jim Durkin responds to Pritzker’s cluelessness on SAFE-T Act changes.  Governor JB Pritzker showed his ignorance on television last week where he once again refused to…