Sound of the State Illinois Senate Democrats

State Senators Michael Hastings and Mike Porfirio join the Sound of the State to commemorate 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.

As the legislative session draws to a close, get the latest on efforts to strengthen health care for Illinoisans, as well as protect workers from retaliation from employers after reporting workplace safety violations, in this edition of the News Brief.

Senators Dave Koehler and Doris Turner sat down to discuss the progress of the Underground Railroad Task Force. The task force, which includes Koehler and Turner, is working to develop a plan to create a cohesive statewide history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois.

Today's update from Springfield features legislation to further protect highway workers and disabled motorists under Scott's Law, plus family counseling services and disability benefit enhancements for first responders and their families. Get those stories and more, in this edition of the News Brief.