Amid a regional push to allow for E15 fuel usage year-round, E10 usage could be in danger during the coming summer. E10, a blend of 90% gasoline with 10% ethanol, is often used in the winter, but isn’t allowed in the summer due to federal EPA rules. In […]
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office recently announced that an estimated 250,000 Illinoisans with disabilities are now eligible to open ABLE accounts, allowing them to save and invest money without jeopardizing access to certain federal benefits. The expanded eligibility is the result of a change to the […]
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the release of a new commemorative map designed to help travelers explore the historic highway and its many attractions across the state. Developed in partnership with the Illinois Route […]
The Illinois Primary Election is set for Tuesday, March 17, giving voters across the state an opportunity to make their voices heard. In a primary election, voters choose which candidates will represent their political party in the general election. Those selected candidates will then go on […]
Legislation has recently been introduced to strengthen research efforts to help fight childhood cancer and improve outcomes for young patients across Illinois. Senate Bill 3954, introduced by Senator Erica Harriss, would create the Illinois Pediatric Cancer Fund, a special fund within the State Treasury Department dedicated […]
Illinois Senate Republicans last week unveiled a legislative package aimed at strengthening protections for children and cracking down on trafficking, grooming, sexual exploitation, and predatory offenders. Republican lawmakers said the package is designed to close dangerous gaps in Illinois law, increase penalties for serious crimes involving minors, and […]