The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has made upgrades to its campsite and shelter reservation system, giving park visitors a more user-friendly way to book reservations at state parks and historic sites. Beginning May 1, reservations for campsites and shelters will transition to an updated […]
Illinois once again ranked near the bottom nationally for economic competitiveness, underscoring what Senate Republicans say is a troubling trajectory for the state’s future. According to the 2026 ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, Illinois ranked 49th in economic performance, based on state GDP growth, non-farm payroll […]
A new Chicago Tribune editorial highlighted a troubling warning sign for Illinois’ energy future as a major natural gas plant in Will County is being dismantled and moving to Texas. The editorial reports that about 900 megawatts of capacity at the 1,350-megawatt Elwood Energy facility, one […]
Senate lawmakers return to the Capitol on Tuesday, April 28, to begin the final stretch of the spring legislative session. The Senate is scheduled to be in session for the last week of April, and both chambers are then set to work through the final four […]
A proposed constitutional amendment advancing in the Illinois General Assembly is once again raising concerns about how legislative maps are drawn and whether the process will remain fair and transparent. The proposal (HJRCA 28) would change the standards used to draw legislative districts, including adjusting how […]