
Senate Week in Review: March 14-18, 2022
SPRINGFIELD – As the spring legislative session winds down, plenty of work remains to move the state in a more positive direction. State Sen. Jil

Daylight saving time begins March 13
Daylight saving time officially begins Sunday, March 13, at 2 a.m., meaning you should move the clock ahead one hour.

Providing motorists with relief as gas prices climb
Senate Week in Review: March 7-11, 2022 SPRINGFIELD — With gasoline prices at the pump well over $4 per gallon, State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is

Miss Macomb Natalie Demos visits Capitol
On March 8, I had the opportunity to talk with Natalie Demos of Rockford, who currently holds the title of Miss Macomb and will be

Senate Week in Review: February 28 – March 4, 2022
SPRINGFIELD – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan of Chicago was indicted during the week by a federal grand jury for public corruption. In other

Madigan indictment underscores need for tougher ethics reforms
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) issued a public statement in response to the March 2 announcement by federal officials of a 22-count indictment of

Senate Week in Review: Feb. 21-25, 2022
SPRINGFIELD – Senate Republicans unveiled a package of education legislation during the week aimed at empowering parents and improving opportunities for students. Bills also advanced

Senate advances Tracy, Anderson legislation creating income tax credit for volunteer emergency workers
SPRINGFIELD – Volunteer emergency workers could receive a new income tax credit with legislation sponsored by State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) and State Sen. Neil

