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Following the tragic killing of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman in Chicago, Senate Republicans are raising concerns about public safety and calling for policy changes. Gorman, a college freshman, was killed last week in an incident that has drawn nationwide attention. Reports indicate the individual accused in the case was in the country illegally, had a documented criminal history, failed to appear

Illinois Senate Republicans came together last week to unveil a legislative package aimed at providing relief to struggling homeowners and making it more affordable to buy and stay in a home in Illinois. Lawmakers pointed to growing affordability challenges across the state, including fewer first-time homebuyers entering the market. According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association has launched the 7th annual Makers Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois competition, a statewide contest highlighting the products manufactured in Illinois and the workers who power the state’s manufacturing sector. The competition shines a spotlight on the more than 650,000 men and women working in manufacturing across Illinois and recognizes the innovation, craftsmanship, and

Following Indiana lawmakers’ move to clear the way for a new Bears stadium, the Pritzker Administration is left scrambling to respond as negotiations continue in Springfield. Due in part to Illinois’ crushing tax burden, the Chicago Bears are considering relocating across state lines. Senate Republicans say the ongoing stadium situation is yet another example of Governor JB Pritzker failing to

A bipartisan group of Illinois lawmakers gathered at the State Capitol last week to unveil a legislative package aimed at protecting energy affordability and reliability as Illinois moves more toward electrification. The bipartisan set of lawmakers noted that Illinois is already facing rising energy costs and growing concerns about grid stability. A recent state resource adequacy study warned of tightening capacity margins

State Senator Dave Syverson is co-sponsoring legislation aimed at supporting Illinois engineering students and helping connect them to in-demand careers in the state’s workforce after graduation. Senate Bill 3855 would create the Engineering Students of Illinois Scholarship Act to provide scholarships for engineering students attending an Illinois public university. In return, participating students would agree to work for the Illinois

State Senator Dave Syverson is co-sponsoring legislation to strengthen protections for students and ensure tougher consequences for sexual assault in schools. Senate Bill 2991 would require a student who commits sexual assault or attempted sexual assault to be expelled for at least one year if the incident occurs at school, during a school-sponsored activity or event, or at any activity

Our 6th Annual Valentine’s Cards for Seniors was a wonderful success! ❤️ 💌Because of your generosity, seniors across our community felt extra love this Valentine’s Day. We truly couldn’t have done this without everyone who helped create and collect cards. We would like to sincerely thank the following recorded donors: Deirdre Shugart – Hillman Elementary Student Council Becky Newport Patti

State Senator Dave Syverson is co-sponsoring legislation to make employee health coverage more affordable for small businesses by creating a new tax credit for employers that offer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). Senate Bill 3619, filed by Senator Chris Balkema, is an initiative of the Small Business Advocacy Council. The legislation would establish a tax credit for small businesses that choose

Despite continued criticism of fraud and abuse within Illinois’ SNAP program, Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to create a new, state-funded cash benefit for households that lose or see reductions in federal SNAP benefits under updated work requirement rules. Senate Bill 3277 would require the Illinois Department of Human Services to establish the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger (FRESH)