House Bill 4255, introduced by State Representative Amy Elik, unanimously passed the House in April. The legislation will make Illinois roadways safer for motorists as they approach stopped or parked... Read more

A bill sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson to better educate drivers about the state's "Move Over" highway safety law has passed the Illinois House."I'm glad the House has joined... Read more

Legislation introduced by State Representative Bradley Fritts earlier this year will benefit taxpayers in small rural towns throughout Illinois. Working with the Illinois Comptroller's office and township officials, Fritts crafted legislation that... Read more

State Representative Mike Coffey won House passage of his bill to include children of Operation Just Cause veterans on the list of those eligible for scholarships at the University of Illinois.House... Read more

BUDGET Moody's adds "positive" outlook to State of Illinois credit rating of A3. This moves Illinois further away from "junk bond" territory. However, Illinois debts continue to have a... Read more

State Representative Amy Elik won unanimous support in the House of Representatives for her bipartisan legislation to protect students from abuse. House Bill 4241 amends the Sex Offenses Article of the Criminal... Read more

State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) passed legislation in the House of Representatives last week aimed at increasing the number of childcare providers in Illinois."The passage of House Bill 4059 is... Read more

House Bill 4350, also known as the Child Abuse Notice Act, sponsored by State Representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville), passed on the House floor last week. The bill will now move... Read more

On April 15, protesters cut--off vehicle access to O'Hare Airport causing major traffic delays, forcing people to exit their vehicles and walk along the expressway, luggage in tow, trying to... Read more

GENERAL ASSEMBLYRep. Patrick Sheehan wastes no time getting to work in Springfield. With just over a month left in the legislative schedule, newly minted State RepresentativePatrick Sheehanwasted no time... Read more