“As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan prepares for a federal jury to decide whether he ran ‘a criminal enterprise’ as the state’s most powerful politician, he now faces a…

Today we recognize the many contributions of American workers to the strength and prosperity of our nation. Wishing all a happy Labor Day!

The Farm Family Resource Initiative provides a range of resources to assist farmers with farm-related issues that include mental and physical health needs. https://www.wandtv.com/community/marketplace/3/farm-family-resource-initiative-provides-needed-mental-health-resources/article_cc86da3e-42b1-11ee-8286-3b40bcce67dd.html

On this day in 1818, the Illinois Constitutional Convention adopted the first State Constitution and selected Kaskaskia as the first state capital. We must always work to protect our state…

“Legislative ambush is a routine majority practice when it comes to passing controversial measures like weapons bans and the controversial SAFE-T Act…” Jim Dey | Illinois Supreme Court’s willful blindness…

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against a newly-signed law targeting firearms makers and sellers in Illinois. https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/8/15/23832669/gun-rights-group-lawsuit-illinois-law-unsafe-marketing-practices-firearms-makers-and-sellers

Wednesday was the first day of Timothy Mapes’ Federal perjury and obstruction of justice trial. Federal trial to decide whether ex-chief of staff lied to protect his boss, Illinois House…

More lawsuits against the firearms and magazine ban signed into law in January 2023 may be coming soon. A problematic portion of the law adds the use of certain attachments…

The State Fair in Springfield opens next week. After $64.8 million in upgrades, Illinois State Fair opens next week | Illinois | thecentersquare.com

A Federal Judge has blocked a new state law targeting pro-life pregnancy centers. Read more below. Federal judge halts Illinois law targeting ‘deceptive practices’ at pro-life pregnancy centers | KHQA