Unemployment Rate Decreases In Springfield Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Sangamon County decreased recently.

Army Vet, Social Worker Tapped as Behavioral Health Policy Chief

Mississippi native Rick Brown joins upper ranks of leadership as the Springfield-based trade association’s new director of public policy.

Sangamon County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Springfield area compares to Illinois and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Years of Buying Off Democrats Paid Off

Energy Bill Fell Apart in the Senate as Soon as Unions Had Their Say

Gov. Pritzker Lifts All Capacity Limits As Phase 5 Begins Friday

"You did it, Illinois," the governor said, as the state's coronavirus rate falls to its lowest level since the first month of the pandemic.

Sangamon County Transportation Center

The design for the Springfield-Sangamon County Transportation Center Project will be finished by the end of 2021.

Darren Bailey Shoots $42B Budget With Rifle In Bid For Governor

In his first TikTok video, the Republican state senator expressed his dislike of the new budget via a semiautomatic sporting rifle.

Unemployment Decreases In Springfield Area: Feds

Sangamon County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Rep. Murphy Blasts Pritzker for Broken Redistricting Map Promise

Rep. Murphy responds to Gov. Pritzker signing partisan redistricting map.

Illinois Puppy Mill Ban Awaiting Gov. Pritzker's Signature

The bill, which cleared the IL Senate Monday, would prohibit pet shops from selling dogs or cats from breeders other than animal shelters.

Rep. Murphy Honors Former IL House Clerk Tony Leone

State Representative Mike Murphy (R-Springfield) presented House Resolution 73 to honor the memory Anthony “Tony” J. Leone, Jr.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Springfield Area?

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Illinois Lawmakers Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Since 2017

The “#MeToo” movement brought sweeping changes nationwide, including in Illinois, to the handling of allegations of sexual misconduct.

IL Senate OKs Bill Targeting Behavioral Health Patient Brokering

Measure has been dubbed “Protect Against Lindsay Lohan’s Dad Act”after actor's dad was arrested on patient brokering charges on April 23.

Rep. Murphy Backed Term Limits Bill Clears House

The Illinois House today passed legislation to institute statutory term limits on leadership positions of the Illinois General Assembly.

$6.5 Million Sought to Bolster IL Behavioral Health Workforce

Illinois' obsolete rates “imperil” behavioral health providers capacity to deliver critical prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

Interview with the IL gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey

You asked - I listened. Questions for Darren Bailey, an Illinois gubernatorial candidate.

Business tax hikes would impede IL comeback

Illinois needs reforms - not more taxes

Federal Taxes In Sangamon County: How Do Yours Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Butler, House & Senate GOP Introduce Independent Maps Act

Senate & House R’s Asking Dems to Keep Promise, Join Them in Supporting Independent Maps

Senate OKs Fix to Illinois Behavioral Health Workforce Crisis

The Senate Behavioral and Mental Health Committee voted 8-3 last week to create the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center.

J.B. Jabbed: Illinois Governor Receives J&J Coronavirus Vaccine

Pritzker said he liked the idea of a COVID-19 "vaccine passport" for ensuring attendees at events and gatherings are vaccinated.

Murphy, IL House Republicans Launch ‘Reimagine Illinois' Platform

The Illinois House Republican caucus today launched a new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois.

Rep. Butler Selected as Spokesperson for Pivotal Redistricting

Rep. Butler has named Republican Spokesperson for the House Redistricting Committee by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin.

Rep. Murphy Committee Assignments Reflect Experience

State Rep. Mike Murphy has been assigned to several House Committees that reflect his experience with managing budgets.

Rep. Butler Committee Assignments Reflect Legislative Experience

State Rep. Tim Butler has been assigned to seven Illinois House Committees representing a wide diversity of issues.

Rep. Murphy Responds to Gov's Blatantly Partisan Budget Proposal

State Rep. Mike Murphy (R-Springfield) issued the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s fiscal year 2022 budget proposal.

Pritzker Promises End Of Pandemic, Return To Normalcy

In his 2021 State of the State address, Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a budget that is $1.8 billion smaller than last year.

Rep. Murphy: Citizens Have a Right to be Part of the Process

Illinois Democrats pass House Rules that are nearly identical to those under Madigan.

Rep. Butler Tapped as Spokesperson for Transportation Committee

Rep. Tim Butler has been tapped to serve as the Republican Spokesperson on the Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee.

Butler Named Assistant Minority Leader for 102nd General Assembly

Today State Rep. Tim Butler was re-appointed to the post of Assistant Minority Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Murphy, HGOP Want to Halt Latest Job Killing Tax Increase Ploy

Legislators want to halt continued push for decoupling legislation and the higher taxes it would force on struggling Illinois businesses.

82,000 Added to Illinois Mental Health, Addiction Treatment Rolls

In 2020, Illinois had 2,536,996 enrolled in Medicaid compared to 2,126,493 in Dec. 2019, an increase of 410,503 individuals or a 19.3% jump.

Communities less safe thanks to new, sweeping police policies

700-page bill pushed through during waning moments of lame duck session

Rep. Butler Slams Dangerous Law Enforcement Overhaul Bill

Rep. Butler responds to the passage of a massive criminal justice overhaul bill in the waning moments of the 101st General Assembly.

Rep. Murphy Blasts Dangerous Criminal Justice Reform Bill

Rep. Murphy responds to the passage of a massive criminal justice overhaul bill in the waning moments of the 101st General Assembly.

Rep. Chris Welch Succeeds Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan

The west suburban Democrat became the first Black speaker in the 202-year history of the Illinois House of Representatives.

Black Caucus Backs Rep. Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch To Succeed Madigan

Welch entered the race for speaker of the Illinois House a day after Mike Madigan suspended his campaign.

State Police 'Tracking' Possible Threats At Illinois Capitol

After an FBI warning about possible armed protests at all 50 state capitols, Illinois authorities are on alert.

Mike Madigan Suspends Campaign For 19th Term As House Speaker

"This is not a withdrawal," Madigan said, a day after falling nine votes short in a closed-door vote among House Democrats.