Illinois transportation bills aim to address speeding and bicycle safety
The legislative package includes a high-tech crackdown on extreme speeding and a shift in the legal status of bicyclists on Illinois roads.
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Illinois lawmakers debate data center regulations in response to growing energy and water use concerns
State lawmakers in Springfield are debating how to regulate data centers as proposals for new facilities spark concerns over their impact on utility costs and water reservoirs.
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Higher education funding reform stalls in Illinois House
Hundreds of students and educators rallied at the Statehouse last Thursday in support of the Equitable Public University Funding Act.
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Illinois universities adjust to reduced state funding as lawmakers consider new formula
The proposed bill would calculate how much money each university needs based on factors like student enrollment and academic support.
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New legislation could bring hourly train service to Champaign-Urbana
Advocates say Champaign-Urbana is especially well-positioned to benefit from more frequent rail service because of its growing role in research, higher education and advanced technology.
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Illinois Democrats and Republicans introduce competing packages to regulate data centers amid concerns over power and water usage
Lawmakers from both parties argue the centers pose a significant threat to Illinois’ power grid and freshwater sources like the Mahomet Aquifer, but they are offering different visions for how to regulate the industry.
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Protections from carbon sequestration and pipelines remain a key priority for Central Illinois advocates and policymakers
Alongside education funding, Faraci said he remains focused on environmental protections for the Mahomet Aquifer, the primary drinking water source for nearly one million people in Central Illinois.
