O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers head back to the Capitol next week to take up a much-anticipated energy bill, and fix several legislative errors that State

On June 10, 1919, Illinois became the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment, which reads “The right of citizens of the United States to

FREEPORT – State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) is announcing that his District Office staff has set Traveling Office Hours June 15 to help constituents in

SPRINGFIELD – In typical late-night fashion, Democrat legislative leaders filed and passed a partisan budget in the early morning hours of June 1. The proposal,

SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) says he voted against a Fiscal Year 2022 state spending plan jammed through by Democrat leaders well after

This morning, the Illinois Senate paused a moment to remember what Memorial Day truly represents. Several of us who served in the military were humbled

SPRINGFIELD – With just days left before the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn its Spring session, State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) and his legislative

It’s a failure of our democracy when individuals can make decisions regarding public safety, without going through the proper confirmation that our state Constitution requires.

SPRINGFIELD — Senate Republicans took a stand against government corruption during the week and called for the passage of comprehensive ethics reform legislation. Meanwhile, the