Will County Gazette

Cappel on Pritzker budget: 'Now, more than ever, we must support educators and students'

By Emily Bevard | Mar 1, 2022

State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) has joined other Democrats in praising Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget for fully funding K-12 education and offering additional financial backing for need-based higher education grants.

Harris files bill allowing retired teachers to return to classrooms without damaging retirement status

By Emily Bevard | Feb 14, 2022

Amid an ongoing teacher shortage in the state, state Sen. Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) is pushing a bill that would make it easier for retired teachers to take up classroom positions while maintaining their retired status.

Wilcox: Body camera requirement for police likely to require tax increases

By Emily Bevard | Dec 30, 2021

Body cameras will become a reality for police across the state as a new law places mandatory requirements on nine law enforcement agencies across Illinois.

Curran earns perfect score from Illinois Humane Society Legislative Fund

By Emily Bevard | Dec 30, 2021

State Sen. John Curran has received a perfect score from the Illinois Humane Society Legislative Fund for his votes on four animal cruelty bills this year.