A state lawmaker from Western Illinois says the Senate version of pension reform can make it through both chambers of the general assembly.
A facility that houses violent sexual offenders will soon undergo a multi-million dollar expansion.
The Rushville Treatment and Detention facility houses residents classified as sexually violent persons after they finish prison sentences.
Illinois lawmakers hope a report on the future of the Regional Offices of Education can be completed sooner rather than later.
A commission has been formed to complete the study. Its members were originally asked to submit recommendations by August.
But that would be too late for the next state budget because Illinois' fiscal year begins July 1.
