The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is warning taxpayers that recent U.S. Postal Service (USPS) changes to postmarks could affect 2026 tax filings. Under the new system, postmarks will show when mail is first processed, not when it is dropped off, which could create potential risks […]

Applications are now being accepted for a new public library security grant program aimed at helping libraries across Illinois respond to growing safety concerns. Administered through the Illinois Secretary of State, public libraries may apply for up to $100,000 per agency for technology-based security improvements. A […]

A new survey found that most Americans believe the country is facing a cost-of-living crisis, and Illinois ranks among the states viewed as less affordable. According to 2026 research commissioned by Current, a consumer fintech banking platform, 87 percent of Americans say the United States is […]

Legislation has recently been introduced to increase transparency and accuracy in how deaths under Illinois’ medical aid in dying law are documented. Senate Bill 3937, introduced by State Senator Chris Balkema, would amend Illinois’ End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act to require that death certificates […]

Legislation has recently been introduced to strengthen transparency and accountability in the Illinois legislative process by ensuring lawmakers have access to fiscal impact information before voting on legislation. Senate Bill 2094, introduced by Senator Erica Harriss, amends the Illinois Fiscal Note Act to guarantee that when […]