Budget
Rushed process results in mistakes and budget chaos
Wondering why your lawmakers had to resume legislative session this week after adjourning two weeks ago? Here’s a window into the chaos. When you rush
June 17, 2021
Environment
Gov. Pritzker and his party set to force massive utility rate increase
On Thursday afternoon (June 10), Illinois legislators got their first glimpse of what an energy package may look like as they are set to reconvene
June 14, 2021
News
Celebrate Flag Day!
O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
June 14, 2021
News
Senate Week in Review: June 7-11, 2021
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers head back to the Capitol next week to take up a much-anticipated energy bill, and fix several legislative errors that State
June 11, 2021
News
Illinois first state to ratify 19th Amendment
On June 10, 1919, Illinois became the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment, which reads “The right of citizens of the United States to
June 10, 2021
News
Senate Week in Review: May 29 – June 4, 2021
SPRINGFIELD – In typical late-night fashion, Democrat legislative leaders filed and passed a partisan budget in the early morning hours of June 1. The proposal,
June 4, 2021
Ethics
Senator Tracy presents end-of-session update on ethics reform
State Senator Jil Tracy presents an end-of-session update on ethics reform at a Capitol press conference June 1. She is joined by Senate Republican Leader
June 3, 2021
News
Senate adopts resolution honoring Grace Schell (with video)
SPRINGFIELD – The loving spirit of 15-year-old Grace Schell of Liberty, who touched the hearts of so many, was honored May 31 by a resolution
June 1, 2021
Budget
Sen. Tracy: Democrat leaders cut jobs-creating incentives when Illinois’ pandemic-weary economy needs them most
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) says she could not support a Fiscal Year 2022 state spending plan jammed through by Democrat leaders well
June 1, 2021
News
On Memorial Day, remember and honor!
This morning, the Illinois Senate paused a moment to remember what Memorial Day truly represents. Several of us who served in the military were humbled
May 31, 2021