Roberson herself also recalled those early days with Senator Scott Bennett.

"In Illinois, nearly 70% of all fire departments are made up of volunteers, including many who serve in rescue and EMT roles," said Rep. Schweizer.

"Laura Lee Fellowship House was the backdrop of my childhood." Roberson said. "My mother taught summer job programming here. My great Aunt Margaret Ward is a board member emeritus, having served on the board most of her adult life."

Niemerg said Illinois taxpayers pay the highest total effective tax rate at 16.58%, the highest in the country....the second highest gas taxes in the country, and to top it all off, the highest property taxes in the country. And now taxpayers are facing a $56 billion budget, a record budget.

"Welcoming students to the Statehouse is a highlight of the legislative session," Yocum said. "It's encouraging to see young Hoosiers take an interest in how their state government works."

THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM CONGRESSWOMAN ROBIN KELLY'S OFFICE WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced a bipartisan bill to support Food is Medicine programs, which improve health outcomes through nutrition while lowering healthcare costs. The Fueling Optimal Outcomes thr...

The forum featured candidates for Vermilion County Sheriff, Democrat Hugh Sands and Republicans John Thompson and Mike Hartshorn. In addition, incumbent Treasurer Darren Duncan and his opponent, Jason Whaling also answered questions.

"I'm bringing Mercedes' story to Congress because her voice, and every Black woman's voice, deserves to be heard loud and clear. Black women's pain in labor cannot and should not be ignored, dismissed, and discharged," said Rep. Kelly.

Included are the House Republican agenda items that advanced the legislature this year and have either been signed into law by the governor or await his signature to become law.

"As a third-generation farmer, I know firsthand that farming is not easy work, and I am committed to ensuring our Illinois producers receive support," said Congresswoman Miller.