Legislation to improve government transparency and another to help recognize the service of veterans in Illinois have passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. House Bill 2137 requires local governments, counties, and municipalities with existing public websites to provide and post information on how to […]
Illinois consumers will soon have a clearer understanding of the fees and surcharges included on their monthly utility bills, thanks to legislation that passed the Senate unanimously. House Bill 5524 requires the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) to compile information on electric utility fees […]
Hours after Illinois Democrats pushed through more than $800 million in new taxes, another tax increase backed by Governor JB Pritzker quietly advanced in the Chicago region. On June 1, the Regional Transportation Authority approved a new 0.25 percentage point sales tax increase for northeastern Illinois. […]
Illinois Democratic lawmakers recently approved the largest budget in state history, continuing a trend of significant spending increases during Governor JB Pritzker’s time in office. Since 2019, state spending has grown by nearly 40 percent, increasing from roughly $40 billion to nearly $56 billion. Despite record […]
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging Illinoisans to nominate older adults who have made lasting contributions to their communities for the 2026 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame. IDoA is accepting nominations through June 1 for the annual recognition, which honors older adults who have […]
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has launched a new online portal to make it easier for Illinois consumers to file financial complaints amid rising nationwide caseloads. The new portal makes it simpler to file complaints with the addition of both the Division […]
The Illinois Senate has approved a series of bills aimed at increasing transparency, accountability, and consumer protections as artificial intelligence and digital technologies continue to rapidly evolve. Supporters of the legislation say the proposals are intended to help Illinois laws keep pace with emerging technologies that […]
The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is once again hosting its annual Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance Display at the Illinois State Capitol to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. The Wall of Remembrance has been a […]
Recently, the Illinois Senate considered the appointment of Dulce Quintero as Secretary of the Department of Human Services (DHS), with Senate Republicans raising concerns about accountability and transparency within the agency. During committee hearings, Republican members questioned Quintero on several ongoing issues facing DHS, including multiple […]
Senate Republicans gathered at the Illinois Capitol on May 21 to renew calls for Governor JB Pritzker to opt Illinois into the new federal tax credit scholarship program aimed at expanding educational opportunities for students and families. The lawmakers emphasized that the program would help families […]