Upcoming Budget Address Shadowed by Looming Deficit As the Governor prepares to present his annual budget address next week, Senator Bennett and lawmakers are anxious

Senate Republicans Highlight Pritzker Administration’s Misplaced Priorities Over Free Healthcare for Migrants The three Senate Republicans who sit on the bipartisan and bicameral Joint Committee

Gibson City- The IL Firefighters Association honored Sen. Tom Bennett (D-Gibson City) with the 2024 Public Service Award in appreciation for his leadership role in

Governor Finally Allows Co-Pays for Undocumented Healthcare In the early summer of 2023, under pressure from the Illinois Legislature, Gov. JB Pritzker promised to implement

SPRINGFIELD- When farms pass from one generation to the next, it’s not unusual for the family to have to sell off farm ground, endangering their

Valentine’s For Seniors – We need your help! We still need your help in writing heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards! Let’s collect as many cards as we

Illinois Legislative Session Begins The Illinois General Assembly kicked off the 2024 regular session on Jan. 15. Lawmakers spent much of the week in meetings with constituents, other

Illinois to Launch New Intake Center, Shelter Site for Migrants Arriving in Chicago Illinois has been under some form of a gubernatorial disaster proclamation for

SPRINGFIELD- With Valentines Day approaching next month, State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) is asking for help to brighten the day of senior citizens across

Deadline to Register Banned Firearms Passes The crystal ball drop on 2023 has come and gone, and so has the deadline for Illinois firearm owners