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Rep. Adam Niemerg joins Sec. Kristi Noem in calling for compliance with federal immigration laws (Dieterich, IL) – State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) today joined...

IL Freedom Caucus Joins Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem On Failed Sanctuary State Policies and Immigration (Springfield, IL) – Today, all members of the...

The exchange between Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, of Westchester, and Sen. Cristina Castro, of Elgin, who chairs the powerful Senate Executive Committee, took place during a hearing on an unrelated bill that would overhaul the way Illinois funds public universities. #degree

Governor Pritzker fails to realize that for working families in Illinois, there is already ‘no peace. #peace

Some of the recommendations include prioritizing public safety and making sure the business community has a seat at the table in future policy making.  #reform

While visiting one local training site, Welch and Pritzker announced new funding secured in the state budget which will expand skills training through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program at 38 sites across Illinois, including Melrose Park and Maywood. #training

The termination pulls back $125 million in funding for IDPH and 97 local public health departments, which had been allocated by IDPH for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Disease (ELC) program and other uses. #funding

“Problem gambling awareness and responsible gambling education demand our collective attention, effort, and action – and not just for one month a year,” said Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter. #gambling

“I’m grateful to Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Senate for their continued support of my leadership at the ICC. Balancing the interests of consumers and Illinois’ utilities is no small feat, particularly amid the state’s changing energy landscape. #icc

“The Governor’s revenue assumptions are overly optimistic and include $590 million in additional revenue from statutory changes that haven't even taken effect yet. He also proposes a $2 billion increase in spending, including at least a $150 million increase in illegal migrant spending while failing to account for existing fiscal challenges. #budget