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The Census determines how billions in federal dollars are distributed to communities throughout the nation. Take 10 minutes out of your day to fill out the census!

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Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday afternoon (March 25) that the state is extending the income tax filing and payment deadline by three months, from April 15 to July 15.

Some Helplines and Webpages you might find helpful during the COVID-19 crisis.

We thank the medical professionals who continue to do their best every day during the coronavirus health crisis!

Even though our legislative offices are temporarily closed, our constituent work continues.

A call has been issued to former doctors, nurses, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, and respiratory care therapists who have recently left the medical field to join the fight against COVID-19.

What does the stay-at-home order mean?

Our offices have been getting a lot of questions about COVID-19, so we wanted to answer a few of them and provide links to resources. We will be issuing updates as we get them!

In another effort to provide timely and accurate information to the public, Coronavirus.illinois.gov has been launched to centralize the breaking updates from state government, prevention and preparation tips, frequently asked questions and resources from public health experts.

A number of state agencies are making changes to hours of operation and the handling of issues they oversee as a result of public closures and recommendations for social distancing during the current health crisis. This is the latest information, in alphabetical order by agency, as of March 18, 2020.

Our offices have been getting a lot of questions about COVID-19, so we wanted to answer a few of them and provide links to resources. We will be issuing updates as we get them!

Our offices have been getting a lot of questions about COVID-19, so we wanted to answer a few of them and provide links to resources. We will be issuing updates as we get them!

Today, the Illinois Department of Public Health has announced 29 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19. Five new counties are now reporting cases including Champaign, Clinton, Sangamon, Whiteside and Winnebago counties. This brings total cases in Illinois to 93 in 13 counties.

In light of ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus/COVID-19 health crisis, Illinois’ Governor issued a disaster proclamation March 9 that will allow the state to access additional federal resources to combat the pandemic.

Illinois lawmakers received an update March 5 on the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19) from state Public Health officials who are encouraging the public to help prevent the spread of the virus.

FFA students and agricultural advocates from throughout Illinois descended on the Capitol for Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day (IALD) on March 3.

Members of the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association are sounding the alarm about a recent policy change that releases non-citizen felons who have served their sentences back into Illinois communities without federal immigration authorities being notified.

In his second Budget Address to lawmakers, Governor J.B. Pritzker unveiled a proposal that seeks $1.6 billion in new spending and makes some funding for priorities like education, health care and public safety contingent on the approval of his tax increase.

Members of the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau and the Adams County Farm Bureau met with Senator Jil Tracy at the Illinois Farm Bureau Legislative Reception February 18 in Springfield.

Senator Jil Tracy released the following statement after Governor J. B. Pritzker delivered his second Budget Address to a joint session of legislators February 19 in the House of Representatives.

Senator Tracy addresses morning meeting at the Association's Annual Convention and Trade Show.

Continuing our push for fair legislative maps, Senate Republicans are supporting a new amendment to our state’s Constitution that would take the process of drawing legislative districts out of the hands of sitting lawmakers.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Lincoln's birthday is February 12!