Chambana Sun

'Members need to be in their seats': Caulkins highlights bills on judicial districting, remote legislative voting

By Emily Bevard | Jan 12, 2022

In a legislative update, Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins highlighted three bills passed Jan. 5, including a push for remote voting, judicial subcircuit changes and an amendment to the Unified Code of Corrections.

Caulkins, McCombie promote legislation increasing penalties for crimes against DCFS employees

By Emily Bevard | Jan 12, 2022

Reps. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) and Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) issued a statement following the introduction of legislation in the Illinois General Assembly that would increase penalties for those who commit crimes against Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) employees.

Rose files bill seeking to give harsher penalties for carjacking

By Emily Bevard | Oct 29, 2021

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Champaign) has filled Senate Bill 2928, seeking to give harsher penalties for carjacking.