SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) and State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) have been the lead House Republican members working to identify and correct ongoing problems at Choate Mental Health…

It has been a busy couple of weeks in Springfield, with next week likely to be the most eventful so far in the 103rd General Assembly.  This week’s edition of…

FIRST RESPONDERS Illinois House pays tribute to fallen Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso.  Slain in the line of duty, Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was a five-year veteran of the Chicago Police…

On this day in 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. Happy National Anthem Day!

National Read Across America Day is an opportunity to improve literacy in our communities by helping children and adults alike find their love for reading. Happy National Read Across America…

March is Women’s History Month — a celebration of the great women who have led our nation forward throughout history. Join us in recognizing the amazing achievements of women from…

Today is Rare Disease Day, a globally-coordinated movement to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to healthcare, diagnoses, and treatment for people living with a rare disease

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) kicked off a capitol news conference on Thursday by asking ranking members of the Illinois House and Senate’s Human Services and Human Services…

This week, Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget address to a joint Session of the General Assembly. The speech marks the first time the…