September is National Child Passenger Safety Month

State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) has shook up the political landscape by announcing he will not be seeking a fifth term in Springfield and instead may be poised to make a run for statewide office such as the senate or secretary of state's office in 2022.

Jeanne Ives argues U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers) has been nothing like the legislator he vowed he would be when he went to Washington.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of August 26.

New laws protecting children from secondhand smoke and allowing allow craft distilleries to deliver and sell their products directly to merchants have recently become law.

State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) responded this morning to news that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued emergency rules banning flavored e-cigarettes and their marketing to youth.

Community Conversation in Highwood on September 21

Didech Measure Expanding Coverage for Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings Signed into Law

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Lake County during the week of August 26.

Yingling Hosts Equal Pay Day of Action

Mason Celebrates New Business in Beach Park

Carroll’s Bill Protecting Minors from Smoking Becomes Law

State Rep. Walker to Host “Fake News” Media Literacy Seminar with Daily Herald, Media Experts

Edly-Allen Invites Residents to September Coffee Meet and Greets, Mobile Office Hours

Ted Dabrowski is convinced the reasons behind the rising number of Illinois residents now depending on food stamps starts and ends in Springfield.

Republican Latina Catalina Lauf announced her campaign to run for Congress in a video posted on Thursday.

A number of bills sponsored by Senate Republican lawmakers have been signed into law during the week, including measures expanding youth hunting, shining light on ADA violations, seeking to repurpose a state facility, and increasing pedestrian safety.

A package of proposals passed by State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) reforming the troubled Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) agency was signed into law recently by Gov. Pritzker.

After a high-profile loophole allowed several Lake County Board members to draw their Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension while still serving on the county board, State Senator Terry Link (D-Indian Creek) passed a proposal to end the practice.

Bryant, Weber Legislation Aimed at Curbing Elder Abuse Signed by Governor