Landmark anti-sexual harassment and discrimination reforms, and a measure aimed at reducing property taxes by allowing for some government consolidation have recently been signed into law.

State Representative Steve Reick presented a copy of House Joint Resolution 66 to Becki Keltner

Rep. Reick Presents Resolution Honoring the Life and Service of Deputy Jacob Keltner

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) doesn’t want to see the tragedy of a pair of mass shootings that left at least 31 dead earlier this month lead to even more violations of constitutional law.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of July 22.

State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) is celebrating the enactment of House Bill 313, a bill he sponsored that requires the state comptroller to maintain an online checkbook of the state’s finances.

Fifty-nine people were shot in Chicago over the Aug. 2 weekend, and seven of the victims died.

In this report, my first legislative newsletter hit the mailboxes during the week, new affordable housing for vulnerable populations opened in McHenry, the "Cold War" license plate bill is signed, state public health officials are raising concerns about teen vaping and, in the wake of recent mass shootings, the public is being asked to be wary and report suspicious activity.

The McHenry Township Board initially voted in June to eliminate bus services for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, but was reported to have been considering reversing their decision following a state-led investigation against the organization.

State Rep. Steven Reick (R-63) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

If you were one of the millions of Illinois impacted by the 2017 Equifax data breach, you could be eligible for a cash payment.

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently called out U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) over his support for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s newly passed budget bill.

Over the last 30 days, Illinois’ already overtaxed state-run pension systems have added at least 651 retired government workers that are projected to average $1.3 million in lifetime pension benefits, according to an Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) report.

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is hoping his time in Springfield can help to bring about a different kind of Illinois.

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives denied claims from an ex-Illinois governor she is a fringe right-winger not to be taken seriously.

Former GOP state representative and newly announced congressional candidate for the 6th District Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently blasted Congressman and potential political opponent Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) for saying one thing and doing another on the issue of climate change.

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) fails to see the logic behind a pair of bills that he claims will raise property taxes to fund affordable housing.

Jeanne Ives, a Republican candidate for Congress (IL-6th) met with small business owner Shaun Thompson and some of his customers.

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has a clear view of what he wants to accomplish as a member of the state's newly assembled Property Tax Relief Task Force.

Illinois state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) wants to nail down more specifics in a bill that would allow property tax incentives for newly constructed or renovated rental properties if they include affordable housing units.