The Senate has taken another major step in combatting the opioid overdose epidemic by passing legislation to treat the deadly drug Fentanyl as seriously as

State officials and lawmakers are asking the public to slow down and drive more carefully after two Illinois State Police officers were killed in recent

As someone who is profoundly pro-life in my personal beliefs, and who represents a district where most people are similarly-minded, I have grave concerns any

Senate lawmakers are clamping down on those who financially exploit senior citizens and citizens with disabilities.  Senate Bill 69 would provide tougher penalties for those

Legislation that makes an effort to keep traffic flowing, prevent backups and promote safety passed the Senate during the week. Senate Bill 2038 would require

As part of Women’s History Month, State Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) celebrated the stories of women living in nursing homes throughout Illinois on March 27.

FFA students and agricultural advocates from throughout Illinois descended on the Capitol during the week for Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day (IALD) on March 19. IALD

The Senate passed important new protection legislation for victims of sexual harassment in union workplaces on March 20. Union members are entitled to representation by

Did you know that Illinois best and brightest can apply for the Aspirational Institutional Match Helping Illinois Grow Higher (AIM HIGH) Education Grant? The grant

A controversial legislative measure, which would repeal the requirement for parental notification before an underage girl has an abortion, passed a Senate committee this week.