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Deadline to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Extended
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
Statement on passing of Jim Thompson
Springfield- State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) released the following statement regarding the death of former governor Jim Thompson: “The people of Illinois have lost one
Statement on new COVID-19 regions
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) released the following statement regarding Governor Pritzker’s announcement of new regions for COVID-19 mitigation: “I’m glad that the Governor has
Governor cancels both state fairs
On Friday, Governor Pritzker announced that he was issuing an executive order to cancel both of the Illinois State Fairs which are held annually in
Republican caucus asks Governor to move state to Phase 4
Recently, every member of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to Governor JB Pritzker formally requesting that he adopt the more widely-accepted 14-day
Disappointing results for budget
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) released the following statement after the Illinois General Assembly adjourned in the early hours of May 24: “I voted ‘no’
Sen McClure calls for public hearings on reopening
With the Illinois Senate scheduled to convene May 20-22, State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) says that the body needs to use part of that time
Senators push for answers on release of violent felons
In response to news that the Pritzker administration is releasing a number of felons from Illinois prisons, including convicted murderers, State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield),
Illinois State Police release emergency rules for FOID card holders
Earlier this week, the Illinois State Police issued new emergency rules to help firearm owners with expired Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) cards. The new rules