October is recognized as Manufacturing Month, an awareness campaign designed to celebrate and highlight Illinois’ manufacturing industry and the vital contributions manufacturers make to the state’s economy. According to the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), Illinois manufacturers directly employ more than 662,000 men and women. The IMA […]
On October 13, disgraced former Speaker of the House, Michael Madigan, officially reported to federal prison to begin serving his sentence. Madigan was convicted in February 2025 on 10 counts, including bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy, and related corruption charges tied to a long-running scheme with utility […]
State lawmakers were back in Springfield last week for the first two days of the annual fall Veto Session. During the 2025 spring session, 436 bills passed through both chambers of the General Assembly and were sent to the Governor for final action. Of those measures, […]
As lawmakers wrap up the first week of veto session, newly released tax records reveal that Governor JB Pritzker won $1.4 million gambling in Las Vegas last year, a staggering figure that raises questions about judgment, priorities, and fairness at a time when Illinois families are […]
Illinois is confronting a growing fiscal challenge as newly released projections reveal a $267 million shortfall in the fiscal 2026 budget. The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget’s (GOMB) report warns that without significant changes, the deficit could swell to $2.2 billion by fiscal year 2027. […]
October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month. Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of infant death nationwide. Last year in Illinois alone, over 125 infants died before their first birthday due to unsafe sleeping practices. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding […]
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced revisions to its Electric Vehicle Rebate Program, incorporating changes from 2025 legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly. The updates include a revised definition of low-income applicants, now encompassing individuals and families with incomes not exceeding 80 percent of […]
October marks the beginning of Cyber Security Awareness Month in Illinois. The Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency wants to provide government agencies and citizens with resources, tools, and information to defend their cybersecurity during this awareness month. This […]
This week, legislators will return to Springfield for the scheduled Veto Session, which will run from October 14 through 16 and resume from October 28 through 30. This period is traditionally set aside for lawmakers to review bills that were vetoed or amended by the Governor. It […]
The Illinois Archery Deer Season began on October 1. For counties that do not have a firearm season, including Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Kane County east of Illinois Route 47, the archery season will run continuously from October 1 through January 18. In counties with firearm […]