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 place Wednesday…

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 a…

December 12, 2022BUDGET 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…

The controversial SAFE-T Act, which will abolish cash bail requirements for persons charged with most criminal offenses (including violent criminal offenses), will face a constitutional challenge in Illinois district court…

December 3, 2022 GENERAL ASSEMBLY Second week of Veto Session concludes.  The Illinois House and Senate convened this week for the second week of Veto Session. The session dealt with major…

Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country and fought to protect the freedoms we hold dear. Thank you, veterans, for your strength, courage, and dedication to our great nation….

Democrats refused to listen to prosecutors, law enforcement experts, and victim’s rights advocates when they passed the SAFE-T Act last year, resulting in a confusing and dangerous law for Illinois residents. The…

The Illinois Supreme Court is consolidating 58 county-level lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the SAFE-T Act. Read more here.

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 6 at 2:00 am. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour.

Today marks the beginning of Military Family Month, a time to honor the strength and resilience of military families across the nation. This month we acknowledge the unique challenges military families face…