Senate Republicans are urging eligible taxpayers to utilize the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and AARP Tax-Aide programs when filing their 2019 income taxes. With over

The Illinois Department of Public Health briefed lawmakers on COVID-19 on March 5, providing an update about what the department is doing to monitor the

With less than a week to go until homes across Illinois begin receiving invitations to fill out the 2020 census, Senator McClure is reminding constituents

New legislation has been introduced in the Senate that aims to support volunteer firefighters and EMTs with expenses they incur as part of the public

With spring just around the corner, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is highlighting the importance of being properly prepared for severe weather during Severe

The Illinois Senate has approved legislation filed by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) to make it easier for schools to recruit good teachers, by helping

Despite bipartisan consensus that sky-rocketing property taxes are one of the biggest reasons that people leave Illinois, state government has done little to address the

Recipients of the Air Force Combat Action Medal could be recognized on Illinois license plates under newly filed legislation. Senate Bill 2518 creates the Air

Illinois residents who work overtime would find some tax relief under recently filed legislation that would exempt overtime wages from the state income tax. Senate

New legislation has been filed that would change a healthcare process that currently leaves many Illinois residents waiting for medical treatment because of insurance coverage