Just weeks after the Illinois House Democratic Caucus was rocked by separate sexual harassment and federal corruption cases, another Democratic state representative is now facing serious allegations of misconduct from a former staff member. State …
Chicago residents are already paying more to stream movies, listen to music and play online games, offering a glimpse at a tax idea that Democratic lawmakers have already considered expanding statewide. Since January 2025, Chicago has imposed a 10.25% …
Illinois taxpayers are once again being left to ask what they received for tens of millions of dollars in state spending after a new Auditor General report examined the University of Illinois’ Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) and an abandoned …
The Illinois Secretary of State has implemented a pilot program that expands access to disability parking placards. The new pilot program expands in-person disability parking placard services to 14 additional facilities across Illinois. The expansion …
A statewide program providing confidential mental health support to Illinois farmers and their families has launched a new name and website as it continues expanding its reach. The Farm Family Resource Initiative, which began as a pilot program serving six …
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is currently hiring over 1,500 temporary snow removal winter hires for their IDOT Winter Seasonal “Snowbird” Program. IDOT hires two types of temporary positions within their “Snowbird” Program: Monthly …
The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB), in partnership with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, has established a dedicated 24/7 callout line and email address for the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Crisis Response Therapy Canine …
Governor JB Pritzker’s and his Administration are facing renewed scrutiny over its handling of taxpayer dollars after a new state audit found that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) paid tens-of-millions of …
Once again, Illinois is losing jobs and economic opportunities as failed policies under Governor Pritzker and the Democratic Supermajority continue to fuel an affordability crisis that is making it harder for families and businesses to stay in the state. …
The latest funding cycle for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) provides resources to communities with needed infrastructure upgrades. Administered through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), projects that are acceptable …
A recently renovated state building in Springfield has been named for former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, honoring his decades of public service and commitment to the people of Illinois. The former Illinois Armory was officially named the Jim Edgar …
Applications for the free upland game hunting permit lottery and the controlled pheasant hunting program, run by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), are now open. The free upland game hunting permit program offers lottery-assigned, no-cost …
The annual Illinois State Fair, hosted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, is officially underway. The 2026 Illinois State Fair will run from Thursday, August 13 through Saturday, August 23. Following the State Fair in Springfield, Illinois will …
Legislation was recently signed into law to strengthen transparency and accountability in DCFS investigations involving allegations of child abuse or neglect. House Bill 4242, sponsored by Senator Darby Hills, amends the Abused and Neglected Child …
Recently signed legislation makes it easier for consumers to use cash for common, everyday purchases. House Bill 4592 creates the Retail Cash Payment Act, requiring businesses such as gas stations, grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants to accept cash …
Legislation to strengthen standards for Illinois assisted living facilities was signed into law on July 24. House Bill 3392 updates the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act by improving the admission process for new residents, modernizing care standards …
Bipartisan legislation seeking to expand recognition for Illinois veterans was recently signed into law. House Bill 4385 allows eligible veterans and military honorees to receive a second set of military specialty license plates under the same eligibility …
Despite new federal data showing Illinois’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) error rate continuing to climb, the Pritzker Administration has launched a program offering one-time payments to certain households that recently lost their SNAP …
On July 23, the bipartisan and bicameral Legislative Ethics Commission voted unanimously to release its report regarding a complaint filed against former Democratic State Representative Harry Benton. The Legislative Ethics Commission consists of eight …
The Illinois House Special Investigating Committee is scheduled to hold its first hearing on August 6 following the federal indictment of Democratic State Representative Carol Ammons. Ammons faces 10 federal felony charges, including wire fraud, making …
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