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Tech 2017 “Students for the Information Age” event was on May 9, drawing students and teachers from 90 schools across Illinois. The event focused on

In recognition of National Foster Care Month, Senate and House lawmakers hosted the Youth in Care & Alumni Legislative Shadow Day this week at the

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,

The Illinois Senate has unanimously passed legislation sponsored by State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) that aims to protect the property rights of land owners that

Disabled veterans who qualified for the Disabled Veterans Standard Homestead Exemption for their previous home would qualify for a pro-rated exemption for their new home

Those with disabilities would be able to have the accessibility symbol on a regular or specialty license plate, under legislation passed by the Senate April