Working for Illinois Caucus

Shaw Local Illinois Valley features local news, sports, events, business news, local government news and more for La Salle County and Bureau County, Illinois. Part of the Shaw Local News Network.

Joliet lawmaker proposes legislation to curb warehouse pollution

Illinois Clean Slate Act automates record-sealing process - The Daily Illini The Clean Slate Act will automate Illinois’ record-sealing process for people with certain non-violent convictions after a waiting period.

Illinois Clean Slate Act automates record-sealing process

State Rep. Briel: New bill is not targeting your campfire State Representative Amy Briel (D-Ottawa) joins John Williams to clear up some information regarding a proposed bill that would require permits and possibly pay up to a $5 fee for open burning in u…

State Rep. Briel: New bill is not targeting your campfire

Briel introduces bill limiting AI in the ER Artificial Intelligence...or AI is holding sway over more of our lives. That has gotten the attention of Representative Amy Murri Briel. Briel has introduced a bill that will limit the

Briel introduces bill limiting AI in the ER

Illinois lawmaker proposes bill to combat medical misinformation State Representative Dave Vella has introduced the Combating Health Misinformation Act, which would create a Health Misinformation Response Unit within the Illinois Department of Public health.

Illinois lawmaker proposes bill to combat medical misinformation - WIFR

Kifowit secures $600,000 for Naperville’s Nike Complex State representative Stephanie Kifowit announced that the City of Naperville has been awarded a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant to support major improvements at the...

Kifowit secures $600,000 for Naperville’s Nike Complex

State Rep. Maurice West announces plans to boost blood donations State Representative Maurice West of the 67th district opens up about the critical need for blood supply in Illinois

State Rep. Maurice West announces plans to boost blood donations - WIFR

State Rep. Sharon Chung is looking for ways to balance the Illinois 2027 fiscal budget, while also making healthcare more affordable and passing an energy bi... On the Record: State Rep. Chung introduces bill to lower health care costs

On the Record: State Rep. Chung introduces bill to lower health care costs

State Rep. Sharon Chung calls for documentation of ICE activity State Rep. Sharon Chung has urged people in Central Illinois to continue to document and track reported sightings of ICE agents in the area, while prioritizing their own personal safety, and has vo…

State Rep. Sharon Chung calls for documentation of ICE activity

» Briel’s Neurodivergent Council to Meet OTTAWA, Ill. — State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will hold her first Neurodivergent Council meetings of 2026 on Saturday, Jan. 17 to collaborate and discuss with community members how policy...

Briel’s Neurodivergent Council to Meet

Human Trafficking Awareness Training hosted by State Rep. Murri Briel in Ottawa The public is invited by State Representative Murri Briel to join Safe Journeys training about Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Human Trafficking Awareness Training hosted by State Rep. Murri Briel in Ottawa

Illinois community colleges eligible for manufacturing training center grants State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, recently announced that select Illinois community colleges are eligible to apply for a grant funding advanced workforce training facilities.

Illinois community colleges eligible for manufacturing training center grants

Leader Stuart Tours Collinsville Area Vocational Center Expansion Site To See Building Progress State Rep. Katie Stuart visits Collinsville Area Vocational Center expansion in Illinois, boosting career and technical education options for Metro East students.

Leader Stuart Tours Collinsville Area Vocational Center Expansion Site To See Building Progress

Local state rep. calls ICE shooting in Minnesota unacceptable Aurora State Representative Stephanie Kifowit is calling the fatal shooting of a woman by ICE in Minnesota unacceptable, saying it flies in the face of proper training.

Local state rep. calls ICE shooting in Minnesota unacceptable

Illinois hopes to lure major developments by expanding a bond program statewide Longtime Metro East state lawmaker Jay Hoffman authored the amendment that created the statewide sales tax and revenue bonds — known as STAR bonds — which had been used in southern Illinois and by...

Illinois hopes to lure major developments by expanding a bond program statewide

Reader’s Voice: Kifowit reflects on year, enjoying holiday December 25, 2025Dear editor; I hope that you are all relaxing and enjoying the holidays. As the year comes to an end, Team Kifowit and I are taking the time to reflect on all the places we have visited....

Reader’s Voice: Kifowit reflects on year, enjoying holiday

Hanson says transit funding bill provides needed resources for downstate users Montgomery Democratic State Rep. Matt Hanson says the recently signed transit bill provides significant benefits beyond the Chicago transit system. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2111 into...

Hanson says transit funding bill provides needed resources for downstate users

Transportation reform bill signed into law, backed by local state representative State Rep. Dave Vella (D-Rockford) supported Senate Bill 2111, which he said will expand access to "affordable, reliable" public transit in the Rockford area.

Transportation reform bill signed into law, backed by local state representative

Benton pushes back on Bears stadium remarks Plainfield-Oswego Democratic State Rep. Harry Benton says he did not appreciate comments made by Chicago Bears President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Warren this week about expanding the search for

Benton pushes back on Bears stadium remarks

We’re working to make Illinois affordable for everyone My focus in 2026 is on making our communities affordable again, writes state Rep. Katie Stuart.

We're working to make Illinois affordable for everyone - The Edwardsville Intelligencer

State rep. Kifowit stands with Aurora Firefighters State representative Stephanie Kifowit is voicing strong support for Aurora Firefighters Local 99 and raising serious concerns about staffing reductions proposed in the 2026 Aurora city government budget....

State rep. Kifowit stands with Aurora Firefighters

State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth honors local veterans at annual appreciation breakfast State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth hosted her annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast to honor the 84th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and to show appreciation for veterans and their families…

State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth honors local veterans at annual appreciation breakfast

State Rep. Katie Stuart releases statement on proposed ‘professional’ degree classifications

Kifowit working on pension reform, property tax relief legislation during downtime ahead of spring session Lawmakers across Illinois, including Aurora Democratic State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, are working on drafting legislation for the spring legislative session coming up in January. Kifowit says she has received...

Kifowit working on pension reform, property tax relief legislation during downtime ahead of spring session

Lawmaker pushes for public access to Lincoln Developmental Center cemetery The large gravesite contains the remains of approximately 2,130 LDC residents who passed while in state custody over the institution’s 125-year history.

Lawmaker pushes for public access to Lincoln Developmental Center cemetery

Kifowit discusses recent announcements from Secretary of State's Office, including mobile ID rollout 84th District Democratic State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit says it has been a slow time for the General Assembly following the fall veto session, but a piece of legislation that passed

Kifowit discusses recent announcements from Secretary of State's Office, including mobile ID rollout

Food drive planned for counties in 118th district Chip Markel, a Navy veteran and candidate for the Illinois 118th district, is organizing a food drive in each of the district's five counties to benefit local organizations.

Food drive planned for counties in 118th district

‘A labor of love’ Rep. Jehan-Gordon Booth reflects on passage of Clean Slate Act

‘A labor of love’ Rep. Jehan-Gordon Booth reflects on passage of Clean Slate Act

Hoffman, Belt to host Thanksgiving dinner giveaway Thursday, Nov. 20

Jehan Gordon-Booth honored for breakthrough veterans’ therapies program Illinois Assistant Majority Leader Jehan Gordon-Booth was awarded the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition’s Democratic Legislator of the Year award for securing $6 million for the stat…

Jehan Gordon-Booth honored for breakthrough veterans' therapies program