Illinois State Sen. Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon)
Recent News About Illinois State Sen. Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon)
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Former Governor Jim Edgar remembered for public service and bipartisan leadership
Jim Edgar, who served as the 38th Governor of Illinois from 1991 to 1999, died on September 14, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Arellano criticizes governor over state budget cuts and fiscal policy
Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's approach to the state's budget cuts, arguing that the current fiscal challenges are a result of the governor’s own spending decisions rather than federal economic policy.
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Senator Arellano brings district youth together for advisory council at Sauk Valley
State Senator Li Arellano Jr. held the Fall Youth Advisory Council at Sauk Valley Community College, where more than 40 high school students from across the 37th District gathered to discuss state and local issues.
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Senator Arellano announces first virtual town hall for district residents
State Senator Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon) will host a virtual town hall for residents of the 37th Legislative District on Monday, October 6, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be broadcast live on Facebook. “This event is a great opportunity for...
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State Senator Arellano announces state grants for key infrastructure upgrades across 37th district
State Senator Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon) has announced that state funding will be directed toward several major infrastructure projects in the 37th Legislative District.
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Senator Arellano calls for policy changes amid rising Illinois energy costs
Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. has raised concerns about the state’s current energy situation, warning that rising prices and potential blackouts could threaten residents and businesses if changes are not made.
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Senator Arellano urges lifting of Illinois’ ban on new nuclear reactor construction
Nuclear power continues to play a central role in Illinois' energy landscape, according to State Senator Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon).
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Dry weather raises risk of field fires in central Illinois
An ongoing period of hot and dry weather in Central Illinois has led to increased concerns about field fires, according to farmers and local firefighters.
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Federal government sues Illinois over financial aid for undocumented students
Illinois is facing a federal lawsuit after the passage of House Bill 460, which extends state-funded financial aid and in-state tuition to undocumented students.
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Senator Arellano meets with district groups ahead of legislative session
State Senator Li Arellano Jr. has spent recent weeks meeting with various organizations and community leaders throughout Illinois' 37th District as he prepares to return to Springfield for the legislative session.
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Illinois enacts law requiring corrections transparency through annual public reporting
A new law in Illinois will require the Department of Corrections (IDOC) to publish annual reports on contraband, substance use, overdoses, and medical responses inside state correctional facilities.
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Arellano pledges action on high property taxes ahead of next legislative session
Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. has announced his intention to address high property taxes in the upcoming legislative session.
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Pritzker signs HB 460 extending college aid to undocumented immigrants
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed House Bill 460 into law, making undocumented immigrants eligible for taxpayer-funded scholarships, grants, and stipends in Illinois.
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Illinois Department of Transportation seeks seasonal workers for winter road maintenance
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is preparing for the upcoming winter season by recruiting temporary workers through its annual Snowbird program.
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Senator Arellano brings mobile office hours to Peoria and Germantown Hills
State Senator Li Arellano Jr. recently conducted a series of Mobile Constituent Office Hours across Illinois' 37th District, aiming to make state government services more accessible to local residents.
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Arellano returns from NCSL conference with focus on affordability and energy
Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. attended the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) in Boston this month, where he met with lawmakers from across the country to discuss solutions to challenges facing their communities.
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Illinois enacts law to support young farmers with new farmland transition commission
Legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Li Arellano Jr. aimed at supporting young farmers in Illinois has become law.
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Audit finds persistent problems at Illinois DCFS after latest review
A recent audit from the Illinois Auditor General has found that the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continues to face longstanding problems.
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Senator Li Arellano Jr. encourages participation at upcoming fairs across Illinois’ 37th District
As the fair season continues, Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. is encouraging residents of the 37th District to participate in local fairs and festivals.
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Arellano criticizes Governor Pritzker over redistricting and alleged broken promises
State Senator Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon) has publicly criticized Governor JB Pritzker over his stance on redistricting, accusing the governor of hypocrisy and failing to fulfill campaign promises related to fair political maps in Illinois. “First,...