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 …
Paul Jacobs has been appointed as the new State Senator for Illinois’ 59th Senate District, bringing decades of public service, military experience, and small business leadership to the Illinois Senate. Jacobs, a United States Navy veteran, longtime …
A major power company has announced plans to close three Illinois power plants in the coming years, raising new concerns about the future reliability and affordability of the state’s energy grid. Vistra Corp., one of the largest competitive power …
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. Among the new laws taking effect is House Bill 1226, a long-overdue measure aimed at ending an unfair and …
Illinois Democratic lawmakers recently approved the largest budget in state history, continuing a trend of significant spending increases during Governor JB Pritzker’s time in office. Since 2019, state spending has grown by nearly 40 percent, increasing …
Hours after Illinois Democrats pushed through more than $800 million in new taxes, another tax increase backed by Governor JB Pritzker quietly advanced in the Chicago region. On June 1, the Regional Transportation Authority approved a new 0.25 percentage …
Illinois consumers will soon have a clearer understanding of the fees and surcharges included on their monthly utility bills, thanks to legislation that passed the Senate unanimously. House Bill 5524 requires the Commission on Government Forecasting and …
Legislation to improve government transparency and another to help recognize the service of veterans in Illinois have passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. House Bill 2137 requires local governments, counties, and municipalities with …
Senate Republicans gathered at the Illinois Capitol on May 21 to renew calls for Governor JB Pritzker to opt Illinois into the new federal tax credit scholarship program aimed at expanding educational opportunities for students and families. The lawmakers …
Recently, the Illinois Senate considered the appointment of Dulce Quintero as Secretary of the Department of Human Services (DHS), with Senate Republicans raising concerns about accountability and transparency within the agency. During committee hearings, …
The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is once again hosting its annual Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance Display at the Illinois State Capitol to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. The Wall of Remembrance has …
The Illinois Senate has approved a series of bills aimed at increasing transparency, accountability, and consumer protections as artificial intelligence and digital technologies continue to rapidly evolve. Supporters of the legislation say the proposals …
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has launched a new online portal to make it easier for Illinois consumers to file financial complaints amid rising nationwide caseloads. The new portal makes it simpler to file …
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging Illinoisans to nominate older adults who have made lasting contributions to their communities for the 2026 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame. IDoA is accepting nominations through June 1 for the annual …
Senate Minority Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove), Senator Jil Tracy R-Quincy), and Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) are calling on Governor JB Pritzker to opt Illinois into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program, to expand educational …
With just two weeks remaining before the scheduled May 31 adjournment, Illinois lawmakers still have numerous major issues to resolve before the spring legislative session comes to a close. The biggest task ahead will be passing the state’s next budget. …
Firefighters from across the state were honored at the 33rd Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony on May 12. The Fallen Firefighter Memorial service was held at the Firefighter Memorial on the grounds of …
Illinois patients could soon have an easier time accessing needed medications under legislation recently passed by the Illinois Senate. Senate Bill 3213, filed by Senator Steve McClure, addresses situations where a patient arrives at a pharmacy only to …
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation awarded more than $101,000 in Biodiversity Field Trip Grants to 108 schools across 34 Illinois counties. The grants will allow nearly 7,000 students to visit state …
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