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Capitol Report from Senator Craig Wilcox
Illinois Supreme Court Rules to Uphold Gun Ban On Friday, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled against plaintiffs in a case challenging the constitutionality of the
August 14, 2023
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Sen. Wilcox and Rep. Weber to Host Unclaimed Property Event
State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) and State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) are partnering with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office on August 16 to connect residents
August 9, 2023
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Governor Signs Several Senate Republican-Sponsored Bills into Law As the 60-day deadline approaches for some of the Legislature’s passed bills, the Governor officially signed over
August 7, 2023
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Veterans’ Bills Sponsored/Supported by Senator Wilcox Signed into Law
On Monday, Governor JB Pritzker signed five bills sponsored and/or supported by State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) that expand protections for veterans, active-duty soldiers, and
July 31, 2023
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IDES Audit Shows Severe Overspending of $5.24 Billion
On July 26, the Illinois Auditor General released a 156-page-report on the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) in response to a resolution filed by
July 31, 2023
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Senator Craig Wilcox Responds to Scathing IDES Audit
On Wednesday, a full audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) from 2020-2022 revealed a staggering $5.24 billion in overpayments by the Department. Upon receipt
July 26, 2023
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Supreme Court Upholds SAFE-T Act
On July 18, the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the highly controversial SAFE-T Act. Despite strong opposition from law enforcement and state’s attorneys across the state,
July 24, 2023
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Senator Craig Wilcox Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on No-Cash Bail
On Tuesday, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled the no-cash bail provision of the SAFE-T Act is Constitutional. In response to the ruling, State Senator Craig
July 18, 2023
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Capitol Report from Senator Craig Wilcox
IDOT’s Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Plan Released The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently announced its newest Multi-Year Program (MYP). This plan will cover the next
July 17, 2023
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Capitol Report from Senator Craig Wilcox
Governor Signs Legislation to Protect Child Victims A new law seeks to prevent victims of violent crimes from being re-traumatized when they pursue justice through
July 10, 2023