Springfield, IL – State Senator Darby Hills (R-Barrington Hills) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address. “While Illinois families are cutting back to make ends meet, government spending has grown nearly 40 percent since Governor Pritzker took office. That’s where any honest budget conversation must […]
The 2026 Route 66 Centennial has officially kicked off, celebrating 100 years since the historic highway’s creation. Known as the “Mother Road,” Route 66 begins in Chicago and runs through the heart of Illinois. Throughout 2026, the state will host celebrations and events honoring the highway’s […]
Several programs across Illinois are offering free income tax preparation assistance for low-to-moderate income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities ahead of the April filing deadline. The services provide basic state and federal return preparation and electronic filing guidance. Programs providing assistance include: the IRS’ Volunteer […]
A new proposal would help more Illinois kids and families, especially those with disabilities, enjoy local parks by giving grant priority to projects that go above and beyond accessibility standards, without costing taxpayers more. Senate Bill 3016, introduced by Senator Don DeWitte, updates the state’s Open […]
In an effort to protect seniors from rising costs,Illinois Senate Republicans have introduced legislation to ensure Illinois’ low-income senior citizens assessment freeze keeps pace with inflation. Senate Bill 4029, filed by Senator Sue Rezin, would automatically adjust the income eligibility cap for the Low-Income Senior Citizens […]
As Governor JB Pritzker prepares to deliver his annual budget address today, Senate Republicans are urging him to focus on affordability for Illinois families and a responsible, sustainable budget. Senate Republicans said families are already struggling with the rising cost of living and added that the last thing […]
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) released the following statement in advance of Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address tomorrow: “You have and will continue to hear a lot of blaming the federal administration for Illinois’ financial problems. Two years ago, when […]
Thirty-four Illinois companies have been awarded a combined $2.4 million through the state’s Innovation Voucher Program, which supports research and development partnerships between small businesses and Illinois universities. The program helps companies validate new technologies, accelerate product development, and move innovations closer to market. The awards […]
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced $3.6 million in grant funding to support local food processing, aggregation, and distribution projects across the state. The funding is intended to help strengthen the infrastructure needed to get Illinois-grown food from farms to consumers. Grant awards will be […]
Illinois organizations that maintain historical records can now apply for funding through the 2026 Historical Records Grant Program. The Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board is offering grants of up to $5,000 to support projects that improve preservation and public access to historical materials. Funded through […]