Even after someone has passed away, governments may still be charging them interest and penalties on property taxes, creating significant financial issues for their heirs. New legislation aims to provide relief, ensuring grieving families aren’t on the hook for penalties incurred after their loved one has […]
The month of March is designated to acknowledge and commemorate the many great achievements made by women. This month-long celebration is also used to inspire and encourage the next generation of female history makers. In 1982, Congress requested that President Ronald Reagan declare Women’s History Week […]
Twenty-five students from the Prairie School of DuPage got a hands-on lesson in law-making recently, as they helped to pass legislation through a Senate committee. Senate Bill 3514, filed by State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), designates the Calvatia Gigantea as the official state mushroom. Elementary student […]
This week, Illinois Senate Republicans stood up against the unfair process of gerrymandering by unanimously voting against legislation to enact a gerrymandered Chicago School Board map favored by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and his special interest allies. Senate Republican members heard from concerned parents and Chicago […]
Governor JB Pritzker’s non-citizen welfare policies have exhausted state resources and helped create the largest migrant crisis in the Midwest. The Governor’s financial gimmicks and loopholes make it impossible to know exactly how many taxpayer dollars he has used to fund his invited migrant crisis. This […]
Citizenship would be clearly required to vote in any election in the State of Illinois under an amendment to Illinois’ Constitution introduced by State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro). In response to growing efforts to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections, Bryant has unveiled Senate Joint […]
During the winter season, the iconic symbol of America, the bald eagle, is known to call Illinois its home, marking primetime eagle spotting. The frozen waters of more northern states typically drive the eagle to head further south, but not very far. In fact, Alaska is […]
In his Budget Address, Gov. Pritzker spoke about how a few industries were able to create jobs for Illinois residents while conveniently failing to mention the ongoing unemployment surge during his tenure. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Illinois has the third […]
According to a recent warning from the Illinois Comptroller’s Office, Illinois residents may find themselves under attack from scammers this tax season. In particular, the Comptroller’s Office is warning Illinoisans to be vigilant when it comes to phone calls, emails, and letters that are supposedly from […]
On Feb. 20, the Legislative Audit Commission held a hearing at the Illinois State Capitol to review the state audit findings of the Business Interruption Grant Program, which allocated $585 million to help small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of the Auditor […]