Illinois Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin's new legislation, House Bill 2473, has passed in the Senate with a 44-7 vote, bringing the state one step closer to ending the nuclear moratorium and paving the way for the development of new nuclear reactors. The bill addresses the concerns raised by the Governor and aims to embrace the next generation of nuclear technology.Rezin explained that House Bill 2473 specifically addresses the concerns stated by the Governor in his veto message of the original bill. She expressed her gratitude to Senate President Harmon, his...
Republican Senators are urging Governor JB Pritzker to prioritize his responsibilities in Illinois instead of focusing on his national profile. The call comes as concerns grow over the mismanagement and failures within multiple state agencies under the Pritzker Administration. During a press conference on November 1, Republican Senators highlighted the ongoing issues and called on the Governor to refocus his attention on the job he was elected to do.One of the main concerns raised by the Senators is the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). Recent investigative...
State legislators in Illinois are gearing up for the final three days of the annual fall Veto Session in Springfield. After a relatively uneventful first week, where little progress was made on vetoed bills, lawmakers are now focused on addressing alternative measures and pushing for legislative solutions.One key issue that Senate Republicans are prioritizing is the Invest in Kids scholarship program. This program provides tax credits for donations to scholarships given to low-income families, allowing them to send their children to a school of their choice. Senator John...
Illinois State Police (ISP) officials have recently concluded a series of hearings on a contentious component of the state's new "Assault Weapon" ban. The law, which prohibits the possession of various firearms and firearm attachments, allows current owners to retain their weapons if purchased prior to January 23, 2023, and if they complete an endorsement affidavit.To enforce the affidavit requirement, ISP filed an emergency rule that was reviewed by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR). In collaboration with the agency, lawmakers on JCAR agreed to hold...
The teacher attendance rate in Nettle Creek Community Consolidated School District 24C rose to 91.2% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Of the 52,364 citizens living in Grundy County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
As the General Assembly continues its fall Veto Session, the families of nearly 9,000 underprivileged students throughout Illinois are anxiously waiting for lawmakers to make a crucial decision - whether to save the state's Invest in Kids Program or let it expire.The Invest in Kids Program, established in 2018 as part of the state's comprehensive school funding reform, has been a beacon of hope for low-income, underserved students striving for academic excellence. By offering private-dollar scholarships, the program has empowered these students to attend schools that...
State Rep. Jed Davis (R-Newark) invites residents to participate in his monthly event, "Coffee with Jed." This initiative offers the community a chance to converse, ask questions, and receive firsthand updates on a variety of topics.