Special-interest rallies are forming throughout Springfield this week as the spring legislative session continues.
The annual Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day included activities at the Bank of Springfield Center followed by a rally at the capitol with speakers including Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer and Representative Regan Deering.
The Illinois Revenue Alliance used a Tax Day theme in its rally at the capitol complex on Wednesday to call for a tax on the ultra-rich.
The Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding is gathering about 500 advocates today at the capitol.
