Legislation

State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel’s measure to prohibit e-cigarettes from being shipped to anyone in the state has passed the Senate

Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis was in Springfield along with law enforcement officials to speak with Illinois House and Senate leaders to discuss funding of programs for children that prevent crime.

Local, state and national political leaders and legislators met with Farm Bureau leaders from across the state, including six members of Lee County Farm Bureau, to discuss IFB’s 2024 legislative priorities.

E-cigarette use will no longer permitted in indoor public spaces in Illinois beginning Monday, one of several public health-related laws that take effect Jan. 1.

Students enrolled in FFA and Illinois Extension 4-H will benefit from a new bill signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker on Aug. 14.

Animal rights advocates are backing a bill sponsored by State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, that would make it illegal to declaw cats.

Amanda Vinicky’s remarks will focus on current happenings in the Illinois General Assembly and the upcoming primary elections.