Get today's update from the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus, including a reminder how Illinoisans can check the status of their tax rebate, in this edition of The News Brief.

State Senators Cristina Castro and Cristina Pacione-Zayas join the Sound of the State podcast to discuss their experiences as Latina lawmakers, engaging the community’s youth, and more, as we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.

State Senator Mike Simmons joins the Sound of the State podcast to commemorate National Coming Out Day, discuss his personal experience, and provide support, reassurance and encouragement to others.

This week's edition of The Majority Report features news from State Senators Doris Turner, Patrick Joyce, and Scott Bennett, including a measure from Turner that would require future state budgets to include a set amount being added to the state's Rainy Day Fund.

State Senators Elgie Sims, Jr. and Robert Peters discuss misinformation being spread about the SAFE-T Act and what to expect when the Pretrial Fairness Act part of the bill takes effect January 1, 2023, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

Illinois Senate Democrats respond to the latest payment toward the state's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, and more, in this edition of the News Brief.

State Senators Karina Villa and Celina Villanueva discuss health care issues in the community, as the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus marks Hispanic Heritage Month in this episode of the Sound of the State.

State Senator Celina Villanueva discusses the importance of newborn screenings, screening services offered in Illinois, and more in recognition of September as Newborn Screening Awareness Month.

State Senators Julie Morrison and Mattie Hunter discuss Hunger Action Month and efforts to address food insecurity in this episode of the Sound of the State.