The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced $12 million in grant awards through its Safe Routes to School program, supporting 68 projects across the state. The program helps make walking, biking, and rolling to school safer for students through projects such as new sidewalks, bike lanes, […]
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation awarded more than $101,000 in Biodiversity Field Trip Grants to 108 schools across 34 Illinois counties. The grants will allow nearly 7,000 students to visit state parks, museums, natural areas, and other natural resource […]
Illinois patients could soon have an easier time accessing needed medications under legislation recently passed by the Illinois Senate. Senate Bill 3213, filed by Senator Steve McClure, addresses situations where a patient arrives at a pharmacy only to learn that their prescription cannot be filled because […]
Firefighters from across the state were honored at the 33rd Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony on May 12. The Fallen Firefighter Memorial service was held at the Firefighter Memorial on the grounds of the Illinois State Capitol to honor […]
Illinois Senate Republicans are highlighting a package of legislation aimed at providing property tax relief, improving transparency, and helping seniors remain in their homes. The proposals come as Illinois families continue to face one of the highest tax burdens in the nation, with rising property taxes […]
With just two weeks remaining before the scheduled May 31 adjournment, Illinois lawmakers still have numerous major issues to resolve before the spring legislative session comes to a close. The biggest task ahead will be passing the state’s next budget. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed FY 26-27 […]