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Illinois Revolutionizes Hydration: Mandatory Water Bottle Filling Stations

CHICAGO - Public buildings in Illinois will soon be required to install water bottle filling stations starting January 1st. The legislation, approved by both...

Illinois Senator Introduces Gender-Inclusive Healthcare Bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Senator Pacione-Zayas has introduced new legislation aimed at removing gendered restrictions in insurance codes for healthcare coverage.  The bill would allow all...

Increase in Fire Prevention Education for Children in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Patrick Joyce has successfully passed a measure that seeks to increase fire prevention education for children throughout Illinois.  Joyce’s proposal would create...

Joyce Advances Bill to Protect Beavers, Regulate Wildlife Operators

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. â€“ Illinois State Senator Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, has proposed a bill aimed at protecting beavers and regulating the activities of nuisance wildlife operators.  On...

Say Goodbye to Annual License Renewals: Illinois Bill Proposes 3-Year Hunting & Fishing License

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - There soon could be much less paperwork involved for fishermen and hunters in Illinois. A new bill proposed by State Senator Patrick Joyce...

Is Your Uber Driver a Threat? Illinois State Senator is Fighting for Rideshare Passenger Safety

SPRINGFIELD, IL - State Senator Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) has introduced a new bill that would require rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft to adhere to...