Growing enrollment decline inspires higher education reforms  Continuing efforts to keep students in-state, new laws focused on improving the affordability and effectiveness of Illinois’ higher

Continuing efforts to keep students in-state, new laws focused on improving the affordability and effectiveness of Illinois’ higher education system were signed into law this

Veterans with disabilities will now have their Disabled Veterans’ Standard Homestead Exemption follow them to a new residence, even if they move during the middle

High school students will soon have another option to help prepare them for their future careers. Seeking to connect talented young people with good-paying jobs

Five new state laws take steps toward addressing the state’s ongoing opioid crisis and improving access to mental health and substance abuse treatment. According to

State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) applauded Governor Bruce Rauner’s recent signing of legislation she sponsored to correct an oversight in current law for victims of

Regulatory burden eased for Illinois brewers Intended to give a boost to Illinois brewers, recently-signed House Bill 4897 will give these entrepreneurs more freedom to

Fire departments in Illinois in need of assistance purchasing emergency vehicles can now apply for a loan through the Fire Truck and Ambulance Revolving Loan

Nursing home reforms address backlog of applications During the last 10 years, delays in getting individuals approved for nursing home care have led to a

The Quincy Veterans’ Home may now begin its five-year capital development plan following the signing of Senate Bill 3128 sponsored by State Sen. Jil Tracy