Did you know…On this day in 1818, the Illinois Enabling Act was passed in Congress. This Act provided for the organization of a state government, established the northern boundary of…

The Single-Family Zoning Ban Act is now the second piece of legislation proposed during the spring session intended to strip local governments of their zoning authority so that the state…

National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week honors public safety telecommunicators for their commitment and dedication. Public safety telecommunicators work around the clock to ensure the safety of our communities. Thank you…

Six months after the full implementation of the cashless bail, and other provisions, of the Illinois SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents are finding themselves anything but safe. This week, Rep. Tipsword…

When will enough be enough? Late last week my law enforcement family suffered another tragic loss with the reckless homicide death of DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Christina Musil.  And, due…

April / 2024             FY24 Law Enforcement Camera Grant – Spring  Application deadline May 3, 2024   Grants to Illinois police agencies of municipalities, counties,…

Rep. Dennis Tipsword today made the following statement on the pretrial release of a subject charged with reckless homicide and DUI in the death of Dekalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Christina…

Committee Deadline Today is the scheduled deadline for House members to move their bills out of House Committees to the floor…but Democrats who control the chamber decided to take the…

We are back in Springfield this week and expecting a busy few days ahead as we approach the committee deadline for substantive House Bills. You can follow along live with…

Today is Illinois State Police Trooper Day! Thank you to our Illinois State Police for 102 years of “Integrity, Service, Pride” – Our dedicated state troopers work every day to…