SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker hit another roadblock with his controversial appointments to the state’s Prisoner Review Board, thanks in large part to the efforts of Senate Republicans. To date, the Senate has voted down two nominations, while another resigned and three others had their appointments withdrawn by Pritzker within the last month. The Governor had more luck, however, pushing
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) took a moment on the Senate floor in the Illinois Capitol April 1 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Cheap Trick Day in Illinois. Cheap Trick is an American rock band formed in Rockford in 1973 by guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson, lead vocalist Randy Hogan and drummer Bun E. Carlos.
April 1, 2022, to April 1, 2023, has been proclaimed the “Illinois State Police Centennial” to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of ISP. On April 1, 1922, the first eight original sworn patrol officers and two civilian employees comprised the Illinois State Highway Police under the direction of Superintendent John Stack. Now, 100 years later, the Illinois State Police has grown
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