Davis Measure Takes the Next Step to Build a South Suburban Airport

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, successfully passed out of committee legislation that will require the state to establish the process to find partners in the construction of a new south suburban airport in Peotone. “In spite of being legally...

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Killing of Tyre Nichols

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to the release of police body camera footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis officers, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) released the following statement: “The release of police body camera...

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Upon the historic confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released the following statement: “Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is one of the most impressive, qualified and fair-minded Supreme...