State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) was sworn into office Jan. 9 at the Statehouse during the Illinois Senate Inauguration.
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250 New Illinois Laws for 2019
More than 250 new laws came into effect in Illinois on January 1, 2019. The following are a few that may impact life locally.
Mahomet Aquifer Task Force concludes its work, issues recommendations
Springfield, IL – The Mahomet Aquifer Task Force released its final report to the Illinois General Assembly and Governor this week, outlining a plan to address the ongoing issue of maintaining clean drinking water from the Mahomet Aquifer. The report identifies potential and current contamination threats to the water quality, […]
Rose passes legislation that gives first ever independent enforcement power to IDNR to deal with natural gas companies who pollute water supplies
Springfield, IL – The protection of the local water supply will be strengthened under legislation sponsored by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and passed by the Senate Nov. 28. Senate Bill 3549 will give, for the first time, full jurisdictional authority to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to […]
2013 New Illinois laws may affect your lifestyle
While Illinois pension reform and the Illinois Gay Marriage Bill will not go into effect until June, there are 200 Illinois laws which took effect on Jan. 1. Concealed Carry Law Illinois residents and non-residents who meet specified qualifications can now apply for a five-year license to carry a concealed […]
