State Rep. Jed Davis (R-Newark) will be hosting a "Christmas at Whitetail Annual Fundraiser" on Dec. 17. The event, which will be held at Whitetail Ridge in Yorkville, promises a lively evening filled with live entertainment, inspiring stories, and a delightful Christmas experience for attendees.
Illinois Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has been elected as the new President of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL). The announcement was made during the organization's annual conference in Orlando last week.In her acceptance speech, Senator Rezin expressed her gratitude for being chosen by the members of the NFWL. She stated, "It is truly humbling and an honor to be chosen by the members of the National Foundation for Women Legislators as their new president."Senator Rezin's appointment as president was a result of her selection by...
The Illinois Veterans History Project, a collaboration between the Library of Congress and the Illinois Secretary of State's office, is calling on the public to contribute to its mission of preserving the stories of veterans. The project aims to collect and make accessible first-hand recollections of veterans from all branches of the military.Illinois military veterans and their families are being urged to share their stories, photos, and mementos through the project's website, www.idaillinois.org. The website allows users to search for submissions by the name, war, and...
Lawmakers in [date] were successful in passing legislation that aims to restore some protections for farmers and landowners in the area of green energy projects. This move comes in response to a controversial law backed by the Governor that had taken control of wind and solar farms away from local governments.Senate Bill 1699, which received unanimous support in both chambers, focuses on safeguarding the interests of farmers and landowners affected by wind and solar development. The bill requires developers to plan for and address any agricultural crop losses, damage to...
A new report released by the Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) reveals a historically high number of complaints and investigations into state agencies in Fiscal Year 2023.According to the 66-page report, a total of 3,078 complaints were filed, leading to the opening of 450 investigations. The report highlights various instances of wrongdoing, including fraudulent conduct, unprofessional behavior, mismanagement, and conflicts of interest.Among the troubling cases documented in the report are a human services caseworker who used a link card of an...
During the veto session, State Rep. Jed Davis (R-Newark) uncovered what he deems to be a legislative scheme to drive electoral outcomes. He believes that changes being made to Chicago's school board election timing are a strategic ploy aimed at influencing statewide elections in favor of Democratic candidates.