After a decade of service as an Illinois state lawmaker, it is my sincere hope that my personal story shows that anyone can achieve the

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) released a statement Jan. 10 on action by Senate Democrat leaders to force through a lame-duck vote on

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) says Democrat leaders have once again sidestepped full legislative accountability by forcing through a vote on a controversial

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) says Democrat leaders forced through an irresponsible spending bill during a lame-duck, after-hours, Sunday-night vote on legislation that

Two Senate Committees have scheduled meetings in the Capitol on Jan. 5. Visit the General Assembly Web site at ilga.gov for information about the meetings.

SPRINGFIELD – A Dec. 28 ruling by a Kankakee County Circuit Judge declaring the pretrial release portion of the SAFE-T Act unconstitutional is not surprising,

SPRINGFIELD – Legislators currently home in their districts for the holiday season will return to Springfield after the new year for the traditional “lame-duck” session

After the fall veto session resulted in the passage and the Governor’s signature of yet another trailer bill to the controversial SAFE-T Act, the lawsuit