Illinois State Flag Debate: Symbol of Change or Unnecessary Expense? The debate over the potential redesign of Illinois’ state flag continues to divide public opinion.

New Year, Same “Lame Duck” Democrats After a snowy four-day “Lame Duck” session, Illinois lawmakers convened the 104th General Assembly with Inauguration Ceremonies on January

Madigan Trial Enters Third Month The corruption trial against former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has entered its third month at the Dirksen Federal Building

In response to Vistra’s announcement that the Baldwin Power Plant will remain operational until 2027, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released the following statement:  “I

Illinois Senate Republican Lawmakers Demand Action on Drug Crisis in Illinois Prisons With an influx of illicit drugs flooding into correctional facilities, Illinois Senate Republicans

Bryant Partners with Meridian for Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Several local community volunteer organizations throughout the 58th Senate District received free turkeys ahead of the upcoming

Senate Republicans to Pritzker: Balance Illinois’ Budget Without Tax Hikes on Illinois Families As Illinois braces for a projected budget deficit of more than $3

Illinois Report Projects Budget Deficits and Lagging Revenues A yearly report by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) projects troubling news for Illinois’

Bryant Hosts Annual Youth Advisory Council State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) welcomed around 50 high school students from 18 schools to Rend Lake College on

Senate Republican Lawmakers Seek Independent Audit of DCFS’ Handling of Serious Physical and Sexual Abuse Allegations at State-Funded Children’s Facility Senate Republican Leader John Curran