Pro-taxpayer legislation sponsored by State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) that enables counties to lease out their high-speed fiber optic cables has been signed into law.
State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles), State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva), and their offices are participating in a Diaper Drive to benefit not-for-profit groups in southern Kane and Kendall counties. This Diaper Drive has been organized by the Fox Valley United Way.
Illinois State Senate District 25 candidate Heather Brown is making a strong case for revising the state’s drug trafficking laws following the recent loss of two family members to fentanyl.
A proposed bill in Illinois could significantly reduce prison sentences, potentially allowing individuals convicted of severe crimes to be released after serving only half their terms. House Bill 5219, sponsored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez and co-sponsored by Kevin John Olickal and Lilian Jimenez, would apply retroactively, affecting those already incarcerated. Currently, certain crimes require inmates to serve between 50% and 85% of their sentences.
When constituents attended a recent DMV event hosted by Senator Don DeWitte, they received an unexpected benefit. Representatives from the Illinois Tollway were present to assist attendees in upgrading their plastic IPASS transponders to new sticker technology. Nearly all individuals who registered for DMV services also took advantage of this opportunity.
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Job cuts are increasing in Illinois while wage growth is diminishing, according to recent reports. The economic landscape in the state has been marked by a growing number of layoffs and stagnant wages, raising concerns among residents and policymakers.