For a year, Illinoisans out of work have been unable to utilize in-person services from the Illinois Department of Employment Services (IDES). Lawmakers have had enough.
Last week in an IL House GOP update, state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) announced that over 30% of all Illinoisans have received their COVID-19 vaccine.
This week Illinois Senate Republicans extended their thanks to administrative support staff in honor of Administrative Professionals Day, including Sen. Sally Turner (R—Lincoln).
Friday, April 23, was the final day for House bills to be voted on and sent to the Senate, and state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) reflected on a productive session for his own bills, nine of which cleared the House and moved to the Senate for consideration.
Friday, April 23 marked the deadline for House Bills to be voted on and moved to the Senate, and state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) said there is still lots of work to be done in these final weeks of the legislative session.
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) is watching his second redistricting season unfold, and is one of many lawmakers calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to stick to his promise to veto a new district map made by politicians.
Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.