Illinois recorded one of the highest totals in the country for cyber crime complaints last year, according to the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report. The report shows Illinois ranked fifth nationwide in complaints and eighth in reported losses in 2025. Illinois residents filed […]
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is back in court as he continues his effort to overturn his federal corruption conviction. Oral arguments in Madigan’s appeal are being heard by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Madigan was convicted in February 2025 on 10 counts, including […]
The Illinois General Assembly is approaching another major legislative deadline as lawmakers work to advance bills out of their original chamber. This week marks the Third Reading deadline for Senate bills in the Senate and House bills in the House, meaning legislation must be called for […]
Legislation now pending in the Illinois Senate aims to provide financial relief to foster families through a new tax credit to help offset the costs of care. Senate Bill 2097 would create an income tax credit of up to $1,000 per foster child for qualified expenses […]