Illinois’ pension troubles came to a head in the Illinois Senate on May 29th, when Senate Democrats forced the passage of Senate Bill 788, a controversial proposal that allowed the borrowing of $16 billion, according to State Senator Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville).

Communities across the state may still have the chance to benefit from a Capital Development plan, according to State Senator Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville).

After a long road of negotiations and numerous ups and downs, the Illinois Senate finally came to an agreement on a much-needed comprehensive contractual and ethics reform package, according to State Senator Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville).

Illinois’ 58^th Senate District is to receive over $62 million in funding for roadway construction projects for Fiscal Year 2009, according to State Senate Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville).  The Illinois Department of Transportation included this funding in its $10.875 billion highway improvement project for Fiscal Years 2009-2014.