Vaccine Deadline Extended For Health, School Workers: Pritzker

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order Friday that will push the first vaccine deadline for school and health care staff to Sept. 19.

Rep. Murphy Blasts Round Two of Partisan Gerrymandered Maps

State Representative Mike Murphy issued the following statement in response to Democrats complete disregard for fair elections.

Butler Bill Commemorating First IL Constitution Becomes Law

House Bill 2834 designates August 26 of each year as Illinois Constitution Day.

Rep. Murphy Bill Advancing Student Safety Signed into Law

Legislation filed by State Rep. Mike Murphy to improve school bus safety has been signed into law by Governor Pritzker.

Springfield-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Rep. Murphy Responds to Pritzker’s Latest Unilateral Mask Mandate

Rep. Murphy issued the following statement after Gov. Pritzker announced unilateral action to institute a new mask mandate.

Sangamon County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Springfield residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Sangamon County

Many in the Springfield area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker Announces Re-election Bid For 2nd Term

Illinois' 43rd governor announced his bid for re-election with a video detailing his administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pritzker, Biden Talk Infrastructure, Gun Violence At White House

If the president's infrastructure bill passes, Gov. Pritzker said Illinois could match federal funds to support projects across the state.

Illinois 1st State To Ban Lying To Minors During Interrogation

Under the new law, which includes many other criminal justice reform initiatives, police can not knowingly provide false facts to children

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.