Category: Newsletter

New DCFS Audit Shows Alarming Problems Still Persist  A new report released by the Auditor General shows problems within the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Counties within 32nd Senate District to lose approximately $10 million lost revenue from cash bonds The elimination of cash bail, a key component of the

SAFE-T Act update:  ‘No cash bail’ set to take effect September 18 Since the final day of the 2021 lame-duck session, the SAFE-T Act has

Big Changes at the DMV On Friday, September 1, all Secretary of State Driver Services Facilities (DMV) adopted new hours of operations, and many are

Popular Barks & Brews Event Scheduled for August 31 What’s better than casual conversation with your Senator while sipping delicious craft brews? Dogs, of course!

Record turnout and success at Wilcox-Weber Unclaimed Property event My deepest appreciation goes out to the Treasurer’s Office ICASH team and other staff who helped

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

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

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,

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