The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Office of Tourism recently reported that Illinois welcomed 112 million domestic and international visitors in 2023, resulting in $47 billion in visitor spending. This is an increase of 1 million visitors and over $3 […]

Legislation has been signed into law to educate new drivers about vehicles hauling hazardous materials. This legislation was introduced following a tragic accident in Illinois involving a tanker carrying hazardous substances, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. In response to the incident, Senator Steve McClure […]

With students back in the classroom and a new school year underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 individual income tax returns. With the high cost of living and […]

The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court’s ruling that blocked Senate Bill 2412, a controversial law signed by Governor Pritzker in May. The bill aimed to halt the practice of slating candidates to fill ballot vacancies for the current election cycle, even as candidates […]