Don DeWitte

The two lawmakers charged Gov. JB Pritzker with “overreach” for repeatedly invoking emergency powers and governing by executive order.

A bill sponsored by a St. Charles Republican and signed into law this month provides units of government with a wider variety of investment tools for reserve funds.

Three state senators will host a town hall later this month at Crystal Lake City Hall to mark the end of the spring legislative session and provide constituents with an update on legislation and the budget.

Three McHenry County state senators are among the 18 Republicans backing the legislation

Suburban lawmakers hold 33 seats across five committees related to appropriations or education and six seats on Senate ethics committee

Bill was sponsored by state Sen. Don DeWitte, who represents areas in McHenry and Kane counties