This week marked the start of distribution of funds under the Illinois Family Relief Plan, backed by the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus. Get the details about what you and your family may have coming your way, in this edition of the News Brief.

State Senator Napoleon Harris, III joins the Sound of the State podcast for a discussion about concussion awareness in youth sports, as well as everyday life, in recognition of National Concussion Awareness Day.

This week's Majority Report features news from Senators Emil Jones III and Napoleon Harris about infrastructure improvements in their districts, Senator Doris Turner regarding new manufacturing opportunities coming to Decatur, and Sara Feigenholtz in recognition of International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day.

State Senator Melinda Bush and Kyra Jagodzinski, a former intern in her district office, discuss the Support Through Loss Act, spearheaded by Kyra as part of her internship, and led through the Senate by Senator Bush.

Senator Christopher Belt announces a plan to give money back to Ameren customers and residents of Senator Sara Feigenholtz' district will have an opportunity this weekend to protect their personal information through a shred event. Get the details in this edition of the News Brief.

Significant investments in public safety in the Metro East, as well as manufacturing in Decatur, and an opportunity for Illinoisans to find money or property owed to them through the I-Cash program are included in this episode of the News Brief.

State Senator Adriane Johnson and her guest, Arielle Hampton of the Illinois Environmental Council, discuss legislative efforts to clean up coal ash ponds across Illinois, particularly in Johnson's 30th District, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

Illinois agriculture is highlighted in this week's edition of the Majority Report.