(The Center Square) – There's talk about banning natural gas in Illinois. A Democratic lawmaker has introduced legislation that would ban natural gas in new buildings.   The bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, calls Senate Bill 3935 the Clean and Healthy Buildings Act. “We must reduce pollution in our buildings and we must begin...

PEORIA, Ill. — Mike Kirkton, a decorated U.S. Army veteran, seasoned businessman, and fourth-generation farmer, officially announced his candidacy for the 53rd Illinois State Senate District today. The current senator, Tom Bennett, has chosen not to run for re-election. “I want to be a strong, common-sense, conservative voice for the people...

Washington, DC - Illinois Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias, is set to make history tomorrow as he testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on a groundbreaking issue: book bans and their impact on liberty and literature.  This pivotal moment in the fight against censorship will unfold in the Hart Senate Office...

KANKAKEE – State Senator Patrick Joyce, together with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, has heralded a new wave of Back to Business grants that are set to rejuvenate restaurants across the 40th District. The dining industry bore the brunt of the pandemic, leaving many establishments struggling to regain...

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker has vetoed Senate Bill 76, which aimed to lift the moratorium on new nuclear power plant construction in Illinois.  The veto comes amid worries about vague language in the bill and potential risks of unfettered nuclear expansion. Critics argue the bill's broad definition of "advanced...