Senate Bill 1623 established the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force last year to create a cohesive history of the Illinois portion of the Underground Railroad.

State Senator Erica Harriss has released the below statement following Thursday’s appointment announcement of Judge Amy Sholar to the 5th District of the Appellate Court

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications now for instructors for 2024 summer fishing clinics through the department’s Urban Fishing Program. The

Illinois set another record for recreational cannabis sales in 2023, with more than $1.63 billion in sales. While sales to out-of-state residents showed a significant drop as additional

Her Annual “Valentines for Seniors” Card Drive is Now Underway As a way to honor area seniors, State Senator Erica Harriss is hosting her annual

The local trails in your neighborhood could be getting a significant facelift, thanks to the recent announcement that $3.7 million will be awarded for various

Volunteer firefighters and EMTs are getting financial help from the state to help them cover the costs of training and equipment. Eligible Illinois emergency volunteers

As families across the state continue to deck the halls with seasonal décor for the holidays, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall is

State Senator Erica Harriss has released the below statement following the announcement and potential sale of US Steel to Nippon Steel Corporation: “For me, the

State Senator Erica Harriss is pleased to announce more than $22,000 in state-sponsored library grants have been approved for public school libraries across the 56th

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has unveiled an additional $13 million investment in the state’s Job Training and Economic Development Program

Have you witnessed public officials behaving badly? If so, you can now report suspected corruption directly to the Illinois State Police (ISP) with a new