Republican and Democratic lawmakers representing Champaign County have put forward a package of five bills in the Illinois General Assembly they say will protect the
MAHOMET — Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill Friday that gives the state more authority over underground natural-gas storage facilities.
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Lawmakers are trying to close a loophole in order to keep you and your kids safe. Their proposal would ban people with
SPRINGFIELD — Legislation that would remove the statute of limitations for felony sex crimes committed against minors has been signed into law by Gov. Bruce
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- An bill aimed at helping victims of domestic violence passed in the Senate this afternoon. The measure is an update to the
Each week, we offer a Q&A with a local personality. Today, Scott Bennett, a state senator, former prosecutor and now the father of twins, chats
CHAMPAIGN–For parents like Sarah Thompson, making sure their children are taken care of can be a daunting thought. “As I get older and he gets
CENTRAL ILLINOIS — Seniors are getting advice on how to deal with scammers. State Senator Scott Bennett (D) helped organize three events in Rantoul, Danville
ILLINOIS – State Senator Scott Bennett announced a new measure Tuesday that will help train the future farmers of Illinois. The Senator is the new Vice-Chairman of
In response to a letter last week stating that Illinois lawmakers have failed us, I have to disagree that not all lawmakers have and that
