November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the millions of Americans who dedicate their time, energy, and support to caring for loved ones. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, approximately 63 million Americans provide ongoing care for a family member or loved […]
The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is once again honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation with its annual Veterans Day Wall of Honor, now on display in the Illinois State Capitol Rotunda. The display, which runs from November 7th through November 19th, […]
Illinois lawmakers are preparing to return to Springfield for the annual fall Veto Session, scheduled for November 17th through 19th and December 1st through 3rd. The Veto Session is traditionally set aside for lawmakers to review legislation vetoed or amended by the Governor. However, more recently, […]
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is facing renewed scrutiny after a Sangamon County judge found the agency in contempt of court for failing to comply with an order requiring the release of public records related to the death of a young woman […]
After Senate Republicans demanded continued negotiations to protect healthcare access for thousands of retired state employees, BJC Health and Aetna have reached an agreement that will keep BJC providers in-network throughout 2027. The agreement marks a major victory for Illinois state retirees who were facing the […]
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the disease and the challenges faced by individuals and families affected by it. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. The Illinois Department of Public […]
With deer mating and hunting seasons in full swing, Illinois drivers should be on alert for increased deer activity along roadways. Illinois is approaching the time of year when most deer-related crashes occur, with 41 percent of crashes involving deer in 2025 occurring in October, November, […]
A new federal commitment to expand nuclear energy production is bringing additional investment and economic opportunity to Illinois as concerns continue to grow over rising electricity costs and the reliability of the state’s power grid. On October 27, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a conditional […]
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is facing renewed criticism after a state inspector general investigation found that more than $1.4 million in additional employee compensation was improperly administered over several years. According to the Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG), 146 […]
Thousands of Illinois retirees could soon face major changes to their healthcare access as a contract dispute between Aetna and BJC HealthCare threatens to disrupt in-network coverage at hospitals, physicians’ offices, and other medical facilities beginning January 1, 2027. The potential disruption affects retirees enrolled in […]