Lake County Gazette

McConchie: 'Fixing our state means making it so the people want to move into the state'

By Emily Bevard | Feb 16, 2022

Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) reacted to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State and budget address last week, emphasizing the need for affordable statewide living.

Wilcox predicts body-camera mandate will bring new taxes

By Emily Bevard | Dec 31, 2021

Nine law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois will be required to purchase body cameras for their officers starting in January, and Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) predicts tax hikes will be instituted across the state to fund the mandate.

Wilcox calls new law for Illinois National Guard families, 'a small gesture of appreciation'

By Emily Bevard | Dec 31, 2021

Several of the nearly 300 new state laws taking effect Jan. 1 are aimed at service members, veterans and their families, including Senate Bill 505, which will allow a state flag to be presented to the next of kin of a deceased Illinois National Guard member.

'Proud to co-sponsor this new law;' Bos bill to expand protection for human trafficking victims becomes law

By Emily Bevard | Dec 30, 2021

A new law taking effect Jan. 1 is set to expand protections for human trafficking victims across Illinois.