illinois senate

The Ranked-Choice and Voting Systems Task Force is expected to evaluate the current state of Illinois’ election systems and discuss the process of implementing ranked choice voting for Illinois' 2028 presidential primaries. #rankedchoice

Highway vehicles release about 1.4 billion tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere each year — mostly in the form of carbon dioxide — which contribute to the global climate crisis... #pollution #emissions

The original measure – which has been in place since 2017 and was set to end this year – was first passed in an effort to keep communities safe from reoccurring gun violence. #gunviolence

The task force is responsible for discovering the steps Illinois can take to assist local governments to recruit and retain public employee firefighters and paramedics... #firefighter #paramedic

The energy bill assistance program offered through the Help Illinois Families Program in program year 2023 will provide $237 million to eligible families... #liheap

The opportunity to take the Illinois Police exam will expand to more current and prior service members... #isp

Villages and municipalities along Route 53, including Gardner, Braceville, Godley, Braidwood, Wilmington and up to Joliet will see $54 million spent over the next six years for improvements. #roadwork

Senate Bill 1611 was signed Friday and takes effect Jan. 1, 2024. #senatorjoyce

Small businesses were thriving, and families could come downtown and enjoy the day with plenty of things to do, all while helping support other families just like them. #senatorjoyce

The former lawmaker took the stand for about 90 minutes on Wednesday afternoon... #illinois