Madigan Trial Moves Forward The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan continued during the week as federal prosecutors laid out their case

SPRINGFIELD- Recent media reports and informational picket rallies have brought attention to concerns about exposure to hazardous substances within prisons operated by the Illinois Department of

Feds Back Lawsuit Against Illinois Fee Ban The federal government has stepped into the legal fight over a new Illinois law that could change how

State Senator Tom Bennett, State Senator Terri Bryant, and State Representative Dennis Tipsword, met with Pontiac Correctional Center staff to discuss the ongoing drug exposure

Madigan Trial Nears as Jury Selection Begins Jury selection recently began in the long-awaited trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who now faces

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

Concerns Growing Following Recently Reported Exposure Incidents at Illinois Prisons Recent news coverage has inflamed concerns over potential exposures to dangerous substances in prisons operated

Upcoming Events: Wednesday, Sept. 25th, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation with Senator Bennett At the Coffee Steamer 101 West Krack

New Study Shows Illinois Losing Young, High-Earning Professionals Young professionals are rapidly becoming one of Illinois’ top exports according to new data from SmartAsset, which

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) was recently recognized as a top “Champion of Manufacturing” in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) 2024 Legislative Report