State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker signed the controversial “Energy Omnibus Bill” into law: “Illinois is already in the middle of an affordability crisis. Families can’t afford to live here, businesses can’t afford to operate here, and this new energy […]
Senator Darby Hills (R-Barrington Hills) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker signed the energy omnibus law, which eliminates protections on utility rates and puts Illinois families at risk of higher electricity bills. “Families are already struggling with high utility costs, and this law removes the […]
State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker signed the energy omnibus law, which eliminates protections on utility rates and puts Illinois families at risk of higher electricity bills. “I opposed this legislation because it eliminates safeguards that kept utility bills manageable […]
State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s decision to sign the controversial energy omnibus legislation from Veto Session into law: “The Governor has signed a bill that weakens consumer protections, expands regulatory authority, and locks Illinois into costly policies. […]
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants through February 16th. The federal funds are passed through the IDNR to local fire departments and training academies to help purchase essential equipment, including radios, fire hoses, wildland protective equipment, […]
On Tuesday, December 16, Governor Pritzker traveled to Union Station in Chicago to sign Senate Bill 2111, a wide-ranging transit law that raises taxes and reallocates state revenue to support Chicago area transit agencies. The controversial measure includes higher sales taxes for suburban communities and increased […]
As Illinoisans prepare to ring in the New Year, nearly 300 new laws are set to take effect on January 1, 2026. These new laws cover a wide variety of topics, including policies that impact students, enhance educational opportunities, improve public health and healthcare access, support […]
On Friday, December 12, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1911 into law, finalizing a major tax increase on Illinois businesses, manufacturers, and other job creators. The new law “decouples” Illinois from federal tax relief measures that were designed to help employers grow and compete, effectively raising […]
With holiday festivities underway, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and its fire safety partners are reminding Illinois residents to keep fire safety at the top of their holiday checklist as they decorate and gather with family and friends in the coming weeks. According […]
Last week, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1950, which allows terminally ill adults to request medication that will end their lives. The law permits the medication to be taken without a doctor being present and does not establish clear requirements for securing or recovering leftover doses. Critics warn […]