Seat Check Saturday in Illinois for Child Passenger Safety Week

Recognizing that common car-seat mistakes can have deadly consequences, the Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with AAA and child safety advocates this week during National Child Passenger Safety Week to educate motorists on what to do—and what to avoid—to keep young passengers safe. At the heart of the effort is “National Seat Check Saturday” on Sept. 23, with nearly 100 free car-seat safety checks planned throughout the state and listed at BuckleUpIllinois.org. read more...

Connelly appointed Assistant Republican Leader

Illinois Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady announced today the appointment of Senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) to the position of Assistant Senate Republican Leader. read more...

Civil asset forfeiture reform signed into law

Bipartisan legislation was signed into law on Sept. 19 aimed at reforming Illinois’ asset forfeiture system. The reforms will increase transparency and shift burdens of proof to protect innocent citizens while maintaining the proper use of asset forfeiture as a tool for law enforcement. read more...

EDGE tax credit overhaul gets Gov. Rauner’s signature

Legislation (HB162) that overhauls the EDGE Tax Credit Program and provides much-needed transparency and taxpayer protections was signed into law on September 18. read more...

Barickman’s legislation to boost police recruiting signed into law

Police Department’s will soon have an easier time hiring qualified police officers, thanks to legislation sponsored by State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and signed into law by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner... read more...