Emily Bevard Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

'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.