Sally Turner is now the newest member of the Illinois Senate after being appointed over the weekend. She fills the empty seat in the 44th Senate District left by former State Senator Bill Brady (R-Bloomington), who announced his retirement last month.

An over 600 page amendment to House Bill 163 touted as “criminal justice reform” was filed Tuesday, January 5. The bill is expected to be taken up during the upcoming lame-duck session scheduled for January 8 through January 13.

State Senator Neil Anderson released the below statement with less than two days left of lame duck session:

An over 600 page amendment to House Bill 163 touted as “criminal justice reform” was filed Tuesday, January 5. The bill is expected to be taken up during the upcoming lame-duck session scheduled for January 8 through January 13.

As the clock ticks down toward the end of Lame Duck Session, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) issued the following statement voicing his opposition to Democrat lawmakers’ efforts to push through radical, multibillion-dollar legislation in the limited time that remains:

As a former prosecutor in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Illinois State Senator John Curran (R-Lemont) is voicing his opposition to a new proposal, billed as “Criminal Justice Reform”, due to grave concerns over the detrimental effects the proposal would have on community safety and the law enforcement profession.

Senator Jil Tracy issued the following statement January 11 to let Illinoisans know about actions being taken by the Senate during lame-duck legislative session in the Capitol.

As the clock ticks down toward the end of Lame Duck Session, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is voicing his opposition to Democrat lawmakers’ dangerous fixation on pushing through radical multibillion-dollar legislation in the limited time that remains.

Senator Brian Stewart says he is standing shoulder to shoulder with local law enforcement officials who have expressed serious concerns about several provisions in a criminal justice reform proposal currently awaiting action by Illinois lawmakers.

State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is standing in staunch opposition to a dangerous new proposal being backed by Democrat lawmakers to recklessly alter criminal justice policy in Illinois.

With the close of Lame Duck Session approaching, State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) issued the following statement condemning Democrat lawmakers’ decision to push radical, multibillion-dollar legislation in the limited time that remains:

Senator Jim Oberweis issued the following statement January 11 to let Illinoisans know about actions being taken by the Senate during lame-duck legislative session in the Capitol.

Springfield, IL. -32nd District State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-Crystal Lake) issued the following statement on a massive law enforcement reform bill pending before the Illinois Legislature:

As time winds down on Lame Duck Session, State Senator Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) is vocalizing his opposition to Democrat lawmakers’ dangerous push for radical police overhauling plus new multibillion-dollar spending that both state and local governments cannot afford.

To help uplift the spirits of long-term care facility residents, State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is collecting Valentine’s Day cards for her newly introduced Valentine’s For Seniors Program.

Springfield, IL… Ahead of the 102nd General Assembly, Senate Republican Leader-Designate Dan McConchie (Hawthorn Woods) announced his leadership team. Eight senators have been appointed to serve in various roles. Appointments are as follows: Senator Sue Rezin (Morris): Deputy Republican Leader Senator Jason Barickman (Bloomington): Republican Caucus Chair Senator Donald DeWitte (St. Charles): Assistant Republican Leader Senator Steve McClure (Springfield): Assistant Republican Leader Senator Jason Plummer (Edwardsville): Assistant Republican Leader Senator Chapin Rose (Mahomet): Assistant Republican Leader Senator Dave Syverson (Rockford): Republican Caucus Whip Senator Jil Tracy (Quincy): Republican Caucus Whip

Sign the petition below to express your opposition to House Bill 163, which threatens the law enforcement profession by effectively defunding police departments across Illinois.

On Tuesday, January 5, Win Stoller took the Oath of Office, becoming the newest member of the Illinois General Assembly. This comes after former State Senator Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) announced his retirement early from his term in order to give Stoller a head start.

On November 30, State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) brought together dozens of high school students from across the 38th Senate District to participate in her annual Youth Advisory Council, a unique opportunity for area students to learn about state government and public policy.

As COVID-19 has now claimed the lives of 32 residents at the LaSalle Veterans' Home, State Senators Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) and Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) continue to push for answers about the tragic and ongoing outbreak...

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Seeking to provide assistance to low-and middle-income Illinois families, State Senator Dale Fowler will serve as the Senate Republican representative on the Illinois Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security.

With the ongoing revelations of corruption involving embattled House Speaker Mike Madigan, State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) today proposed a recall system for elected officials and the Speaker of the House, Senate President and Auditor General. The lawmakers are in the process of filing three pieces of legislation to institute these processes to ensure the power is back in the hands of Illinois voters...

Recently, the Illinois State Police issued a reminder to Federal Firearms License (FFL),FOIDcard and Concealed Carry License (CCL) holders regarding the provisions of the emergency rules pertaining to expiration extensions ofFOIDcards and CCLs.

State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) released the following statement on the removal of the LaSalle Veterans Home administrator: