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 …
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 …
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