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Facing looming deadlines, the Senate has decided to utilize a bill procedure that hasn’t been used in more than a decade.

While session isn’t scheduled to resume until April 13, Republican lawmakers continued to raise their concerns about Illinois’ legislative map drawing process during remote redistricting hearings held throughout the week.

Have a blessed Easter!

Senate and House leaders came together March 30 to introduce a proposal to allow Illinois’ legislative redistricting maps to be determined by an Independent Redistricting Commission.

For too long, the people of Illinois have been deprived of this right.

The Senate Redistricting Committee is continuing its rushed efforts to finish the redistricting process despite growing concerns about the public’s limited involvement and the use of outdated and inaccurate data.

We want you to be as informed and involved as possible!

This year, the spring equinox occurs at 4:37 a.m. on March 20.

The Governor announced on March 18 that Phase 5, which would more fully reopen Illinois, has been delayed AGAIN.

A closer look at legislative action this week.

Lawmakers are still not being allowed any input in the decisions being made on behalf of the millions of people we represent

Illinoisans should have a healthy, competitive democracy!

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Businesses and families need a path to normalcy. The Governor has been saying for weeks that a plan is coming. Why has it taken so long? 

Call Center is open seven days a week, from 6 a.m. to midnight.

Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 a.m. Sunday!

Illinoisans are waiting for the next phase of reopening to begin, but the Governor hasn’t released any details about moving forward.

Senate reconvenes in Capitol

COVID-19 vaccine rollout; Oppose budget provision; Prejudgment interest bill; Women's History Month

Celebrate the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society.

Appointments are required. Information about that process is available at the Adams County Health Department.

Criminal justice reform, Scott's Law, small-business loans, natural gas rate spikes

Pritzker has ignored the concerns of law-abiding Illinoisans, especially law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities.

Gov. Pritzker used a pre-recorded speech to present a $41.6 billion spending plan Feb. 17 that is $1.7 billion out of balance

Pritzker used a pre-recorded speech to present his budget to legislators Feb. 17.