CHICAGO – Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring sustainable state infrastructure and investing in the future of the state’s workforce by supporting a $305.5 million investment in Interstate 290 and the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program’s 75^th Street Corridor Improvement Project.

“This funding is welcome news,” said Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park). “These two announcements represent another step forward in what are transformative projects across the region that will continue to decrease commute times, reconnect communities and improve safety.”

 

Legislative measures from the final week of the 2024 spring session are featured in this edition of the Majority Report, including bills to address maternal mortality rates and protect Illinois consumers from unwanted automatic membership renewals.

The Illinois Senate concluded its 2024 spring session with members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus leading the way in passing a balanced budget prioritizing education, public safety, and more. Get details on the new budget which takes effect on July 1st, in this edition of the Majority Report.

State Senators Michael Hastings and Mike Porfirio join the Sound of the State to commemmorate Memorial Day with reflections on their service in our nation's military, what the holiday means for them, and legislative steps Illinois has taken to assist service members, veterans, and their families during and after their service.