State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) joined three of his constituents during a virtual press conference to outline the issues at the Illinois Department of Employment Security. During the press conference, constituents shared their personal stories and the impact the current state of dysfunction at IDES has had on their livelihoods.

If you haven’t responded to the 2020 Census, you have just weeks left to do so ahead of the September 30 deadline.

This year, voting by mail may be your safest and most convenient option. Learn more about how to vote by mail by clicking the headline above.

Citizens wishing to donate blood should sign up now for a Community Blood Drive!

Learn more about the federal Medicare program in the comfort of your own homes!

Learn more about the federal Medicare program from the comfort of your own homes!

What a wonderful tribute to one of Illinois favorite residents, and to the outstanding work done by Rotary International!

Two local retirement homes are receiving a large supply of PPE masks for staff and residents, thanks to a generous donation from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Chicago through a partnership with the office of State Senator John Curran (R-Downers Grove)...

As residents continue to confront the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, IEMA and local emergency managers are underscoring the need to be prepared for potential emergencies at home, at work and in the community.

In recognition of the importance of the 2020 Census, State Senator DaleFowler(R-Harrisburg) distributed grant funding to several student groups in the 59thDistrict for their efforts to promote and encourage engagement in the 24thcensus.

On August 27, the Exelon Corporation announced its intentions to close its Dresden Generating Station. State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) issued the following statement in response:

“In making his announcement today, the Governor has decided to place partisan politics above science. As a result, Will and Kankakee Counties will be forced to ban indoor dining while the Metro-East (Region 4) will be given an extra week to improve their numbers. Why the double standard? Because Democrat elected officials from that region pressured the Governor to change this stance. Backroom political deals should not be how public health decisions are made. The same rules should apply to all regions, and they should be based on science, not politics.”​

The Republican Legislative Delegation to Illinois’ Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform held a Zoom video press conference on Monday morning demanding that Ethics Commission chairs take steps to resume meetings immediately. The four Republican lawmakers serve as commission members.

A group of Senate Republican lawmakers officially asked Governor Pritzker to reopen the state's unemployment offices to deal with ongoing issues with the system...

This week, it was announced that the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has extended the deadline for Illinois renters to apply for aid by one week to 12 p.m. on August 28.

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has extended to August 31 the deadline for Illinoisans to apply for nutrition benefits. Eligible applicants are able to receive up to $342 per eligible student in food benefits. To date, around 390,000 students who are currently eligible for the Illinois Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program have not yet applied.

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has developed the Emergency Rental Assistanceprogram to support Illinois tenants who are unable to pay for rent due to a COVID-19-related loss of income. The program will provide Illinois renters a $5,000 grant that will be sent to their landlords.

The wanton destruction and disregard for public safety we witnessed in Chicago overnight is unacceptable. I implore our leaders at the city, state and federal level to do everything they can to ensure those who perpetrated these crimes are brought to justice, and that all measures are taken to ensure our residents and businesses remain safe.

Sen. Oberweis and Rep. Wheeler are hosting Drive-Thru Flu Shots on Sept. 2, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at 959 Oak St. in North Aurora.

The Blood Drive is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Aug. 11, at the MVRBC Donor Bus, 331 N. Lafayette St. in Macomb.

This week marks one year since the legislation creating the Property Tax Relief Task Force was signed into law. Unfortunately, instead of celebrating reforms to provide relief to Illinois’ over-burdened property tax payers, the Senate Republican members of the Task Force are issuing a call for a renewed focus on this urgent issue.

Several members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus have introduced a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to return ComEd’s $200 million fine to their ratepayers in Illinois either through direct payments or by directing the funds to the Illinois Commerce Commission for distribution to ratepayers. 

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan exerts absolute control over what issues get a hearing and which get a vote in the Illinois House.  As the US Attorney announced last week, that process allegedly comes with a price...

Citizens wishing to donate blood will have an opportunity at a free Together We Can Save Lives Blood Drive July 21 in Elburn.

Did you know that every two seconds someone needs blood in the United States? Or that just one donation has the potential to save up to three lives? To help meet the current demand for blood donations, StateSenator DaleFowleris partnering together with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Centerto host ablood drive on Monday, July 20 at Harrisburg High School. Donors are encouraged tocome out to participate andyouwill receive a $10 gift card.