The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced plans to significantly reduce operations and staffing at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna. Under the plan, Choate’s general residential units serving individuals …
A new report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) found that Illinois small business optimism continues to lag behind the national average, reflecting ongoing concerns about the state’s business climate. According to the Illinois …
Three new laws have been signed to better support Illinois veterans and service members by making it easier to return to college after military service, strengthening recruitment for the Illinois National Guard, and improving access to mental health …
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is encouraging food and agricultural businesses to showcase their products at the inaugural Illinois Product Expo – Chicago, taking place on October 16 and 17 at the Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum in Chicago. The two …
Senate Republicans are once again calling for stronger ethics laws after two members of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus recently became the subject of separate state and federal investigations, resulting in one lawmaker’s resignation and another …
A new Illinois law will establish safety, transparency, and accountability standards for some of the nation’s leading artificial intelligence companies. Senate Bill 315, modeled after similar laws in California and New York, creates the Artificial …
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Illinois’ leading small business advocacy organization, has released its 2025-2026 Small Business Legislative Voting Record for Illinois. Legislators were scored based on their votes on key issues …
Applications are now being accepted for the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program through August 31, 2026. OSLAD is a state-funded grant program that provides financial assistance to local governments for the acquisition and/or …
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a major Second Amendment case that could have implications for gun laws in Illinois and across the country. The Court announced this week that it will take up two challenges involving bans on certain semiautomatic …
Another major business is moving its headquarters out of Illinois, adding to a growing list of well-known employers that have chosen to leave the state. Do it Best Group recently announced that it will move True Value’s headquarters from Chicago to Fort …
As Illinois families continue to face rising healthcare costs, Illinois Senate Republicans are pushing legislation to help lower health insurance costs. Senate Bill 2763, filed by Senator Dave Syverson, and Senate Bill 4214, introduced by Sue Rezin, would …
Ameren is warning customers to stay alert as scammers use increasingly sophisticated tactics, including fake emails, advertisements, websites, QR codes, and even AI voice-cloning calls. According to Ameren, scams are becoming harder to detect, making it …
As temperatures continue to rise across Illinois, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security are reminding residents to take precautions to stay safe during periods of extreme heat. Heat indices in parts of the state have …
While most new laws in Illinois take effect on January 1, some measures are scheduled to align with the start of the state’s fiscal year on July 1. When the calendar turned to July 1 this year, 19 new laws took effect (18 from the 104th General Assembly …
Newly released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows Illinois’ error rate for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues to climb, raising concerns about accountability and the potential cost to taxpayers. According …
After no action was taken during the regular spring legislative session, Senate Republicans are renewing their calls for Governor JB Pritzker to opt Illinois into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program. The program would help provide a lifeline …
This Independence Day holds special significance as communities across Illinois and the nation begin celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The milestone marks two and a half centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence …
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced that annual waterfowl blind drawings for the 2026 hunting season will take place July 25 and 26 at several public hunting areas across the state. These drawings allow hunters to be assigned …
On June 16, Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget into law, locking in a record-high $55.9 billion spending plan that continues Illinois’ troubling pattern of higher taxes, increased spending and misplaced priorities. The budget, which …
Beginning July 1, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood is set to become fully operational, marking the next phase in the state’s effort to consolidate early childhood programs and services under one agency. The department was created in 2024 through …
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