Park districts and lawmakers gathered in the Capitol Rotunda on May 2 to celebrate Illinois Parks Day. During that week, representatives from park districts all

  Every lawmaker under the Capitol Dome believes Illinois needs to reform the way it funds elementary and secondary education. After years of debate, special

Senate Bill 1072, sponsored by Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), requires local property tax bills to clearly indicate when a local taxing body chooses not

Senate Bill 1409, sponsored by Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Naperville), would strengthen laws against the financial exploitation of the elderly or disabled. The measure also makes

Senate Bill 1524, sponsored by Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria), would allow active-duty military personnel who are not residents of Illinois, but permanently stationed in Illinois,