Applications are now being accepted for the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program through August 31, 2026. OSLAD is a state-funded grant program that provides financial assistance to local governments for the acquisition and/or development of land for public parks, open space, nature areas, […]
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Illinois’ leading small business advocacy organization, has released its 2025-2026 Small Business Legislative Voting Record for Illinois. Legislators were scored based on their votes on key issues important to small businesses, including reducing regulations on employers, opposing costly mandates, […]
A new Illinois law will establish safety, transparency, and accountability standards for some of the nation’s leading artificial intelligence companies. Senate Bill 315, modeled after similar laws in California and New York, creates the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act. The law applies to large frontier AI […]
Senate Republicans are once again calling for stronger ethics laws after two members of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus recently became the subject of separate state and federal investigations, resulting in one lawmaker’s resignation and another facing federal criminal charges. One Democratic lawmaker recently resigned following […]
As temperatures continue to rise across Illinois, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security are reminding residents to take precautions to stay safe during periods of extreme heat. Heat indices in parts of the state have climbed above 100 degrees, creating potentially […]
Ameren is warning customers to stay alert as scammers use increasingly sophisticated tactics, including fake emails, advertisements, websites, QR codes, and even AI voice-cloning calls. According to Ameren, scams are becoming harder to detect, making it important for customers to slow down before clicking a link, […]
As Illinois families continue to face rising healthcare costs, Illinois Senate Republicans are pushing legislation to help lower health insurance costs. Senate Bill 2763, filed by Senator Dave Syverson, and Senate Bill 4214, introduced by Sue Rezin, would allow Illinois families to deduct eligible health insurance […]
Another major business is moving its headquarters out of Illinois, adding to a growing list of well-known employers that have chosen to leave the state. Do it Best Group recently announced that it will move True Value’s headquarters from Chicago to Fort Wayne, Indiana. True Value, […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a major Second Amendment case that could have implications for gun laws in Illinois and across the country. The Court announced this week that it will take up two challenges involving bans on certain semiautomatic rifles, including AR-15-style […]
This Independence Day holds special significance as communities across Illinois and the nation begin celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The milestone marks two and a half centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and serves as an opportunity to reflect on […]