Kankakee Times

Barickman: Everyone 'has expressed their support for redistricting reform' in Illinois

By Karla Florez | May 13, 2021

Illinois Senate Republican Redistricting Caucus Chair Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) demanded the Senate prevent further delays of a hearing for the potential passing of redistricting reform legislation just before a session deadline.

Joyce's proposes tackles 'teacher shortage in Illinois' with retirees

By Karla Florez | May 13, 2021

Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) presented a proposal to increase the number of working hours for retired educators to aid the shortage of teachers across the state.