Illinois residents are being reminded to use extra caution around railroad tracks and crossings as See Tracks? Think Train! Week is recognized Sept. 21-27. According to the SMART Transportation Division (SMART-TD), the nation’s largest rail union, Illinois has approximately 7,300 miles of railroad track, 7,482 public […]
The Legislative Ethics Commission (LEC) has appointed David E. Risley to serve as Acting Legislative Inspector General (LIG) beginning October 1, following the resignation of current Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey, which takes effect September 30. According to the LEC’s announcement, Risley, who is a Certified […]
The union representing many employees at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center has filed a lawsuit challenging the Pritzker Administration’s plan to drastically reduce operations at the Anna facility. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council 31 filed a lawsuit in Union […]
Illinois families and businesses already face one of the highest state and local tax burdens in the nation, yet the Fiscal Year 2027 budget pushed by Illinois Democrats added hundreds of millions of dollars in new taxes and fees. Now, three of the new taxes and […]
For Illinois families struggling with the cost of living, some of the biggest expenses can be found right at home. Buying a home is only one part of the financial challenge. Property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage costs, and utility bills can add to the ongoing cost […]
Illinois Senate Republicans are calling on Attorney General Kwame Raoul to investigate concerns that the state’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) may be systematically misused in some cases to generate litigation and settlement demands for financial gain. In a letter signed by the Senate Republican Caucus, […]
With harvest season getting underway across Illinois, National Farm Safety and Health Week is serving as a reminder for farmers and motorists alike to slow down, stay alert and make safety a priority. The week of recognition, running from September 21 through 25 and recognized since […]
Legislation proposed by State Senator Dave Syverson would require Illinois schools to teach students about the September 11 terrorist attacks each year. Under current Illinois law, September 11 is recognized as a Day of Remembrance and is listed as a commemorative day. However, schools are not […]
Illinois Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey is stepping down as the General Assembly’s top ethics watchdog, with the Legislative Ethics Commission accepting his resignation effective September 30. The Commission plans to appoint an acting inspector general beginning October 1 while it searches for a permanent replacement. […]
Governor JB Pritzker is doubling down on his Administration’s decision to close Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln and relocate the state’s primary women’s prison approximately 140 miles north to Crest Hill. The move is expected to displace more than 400 jobs from a community of roughly […]