As Illinoisans prepare to ring in the New Year, nearly 300 new laws are set to take effect on January 1, 2026. These new laws

New Transit Law Raises Costs and Redirects Revenue to Chicago Governor Pritzker has signed Senate Bill 2111, a wide-ranging transit law that raises taxes and

Illinois Democrats Fail to Act on Tax Relief for Tipped Workers Despite Illinoisans across the state struggling under the rising costs of living in Illinois,

Federal Government Reopens After Record-Breaking Shutdown After weeks of uncertainty and disruption, the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has finally come to an

Democrats Pass Controversial Energy Legislation In the late hours of the final day of the General Assembly’s fall Veto Session, Illinois Democrats passed their so-called

Senator Sally Turner Files Legislation to Ensure Renewable Energy Projects Pay Their Fair Share State Senator Sally Turner has filed new legislation to ensure wind

State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has filed new legislation to ensure wind and solar energy companies are paying their fair share in property taxes, helping

Major Road and Bridge Investments Coming to the 44th District The 44th Senate District will see significant transportation investments in 2026, thanks to projects included in

State Launches Listening Tour on Math Plan Illinois education officials are seeking feedback on a new statewide effort to improve student math performance, five years

Remembering Former-Governor Jim Edgar Jim Edgar, 38th Governor of Illinois from 1991-1999, died on September 14, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.  State Senator Sally