The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity recently announced that $31.5 million in grant funding is available through round 2 of the Regional Site Readiness Program. The infrastructure grants are aimed at helping communities attract businesses, create jobs, and support community renewal by preparing unused […]

Illinois residents can now apply for the new Illinois Police K9 Memorial License Plate, which will fund a new program to help cover veterinary expenses for retired police dogs across the state. Created under House Bill 3140, the Care for Retired Police Dogs Grant Program will […]

Illinois Senate Republicans came together this week week to unveil a legislative package aimed at providing relief to struggling homeowners and making it more affordable to buy and stay in a home in Illinois. Lawmakers pointed to growing affordability challenges across the state, including fewer first-time homebuyers entering […]

Senate Republicans are advancing legislation to close a gap in Illinois law that can prevent adoptive families from accessing important parts of a child’s foster care history. Senate Bill 2895, sponsored by Senator Darby Hills and known as the Healing Through History Act, would ensure that […]