Illinois has an energy problem that is dramatically hurting Illinoisians’ ability to pay bills. Just this summer alone energy prices have spiked considerably. Residents in

Illinois is once again facing a federal lawsuit over its immigration policies, this time for offering taxpayer-funded financial aid and in-state tuition to undocumented students.

An extended stretch of hot, dry weather has raised concerns about field fires throughout Central Illinois. Farmers and firefighters are warning that the lack of

As my team and I are planning for the start of our next legislative session, I want to bring attention to an issue I will be

State Senator Li Arellano Jr has spent much of the past few weeks meeting with groups across the 37th District as he prepares to return

One of the most important responsibilities of a state senator is being available to help constituents. That is why State Senator Li Arellano Jr recently

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is gearing up for winter and looking to add seasonal help through its annual Snowbird program. These temporary positions

A new law recently signed into effect seeks to increase transparency in Illinois Department of Corrections facilities by requiring the agency to publish annual reports

Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed House Bill 460 into law, expanding access to taxpayer-funded scholarships, grants, and stipends to include illegal immigrants, who are ineligible

This month, I had the privilege of attending the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) in Boston. It was an opportunity to learn how to