Veteran, Farmer, and CEO Mike Kirkton Launches Bid for Illinois’ 53rd Senate District
PEORIA, Ill. — Mike Kirkton, a decorated U.S. Army veteran, seasoned businessman, and fourth-generation farmer, officially announced his candidacy for the 53rd Illinois State Senate...
Giannoulias in DC: Illinois Secretary of State Fights for Freedom of Expression Against Book Bans
Washington, DC - Illinois Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias, is set to make history tomorrow as he testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on a...
Joyce Unveils $205,000 Boost for Local Restaurants in Back to Business Grants
KANKAKEE – State Senator Patrick Joyce, together with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, has heralded a new wave of Back to Business...
Gov. Pritzker Vetoes Bill Allowing Nuclear Reactor Expansion, Citing Safety Concerns
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker has vetoed Senate Bill 76, which aimed to lift the moratorium on new nuclear power plant construction in Illinois.
The...
Illinois Bans E-Cigarettes Indoors Beginning Jan 1st, 2024
CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker has signed HB 1540 into law, officially prohibiting the use of electronic cigarettes in indoor public spaces across Illinois.
The crucial...
Fostering Agricultural Prosperity and Community Revitalization: A Letter from Senator Patrick Joyce
Farmers invest in their fields year-round to increase their chances of a great crop each fall. In Springfield, we take seriously our duty to...
