In a recently released report, Illinois was dead last in the country concerning financial transparency when compared to all 50 states. Researchers with Truth in Accounting, who put out the report, claim Illinois’ ranking can be highlighted by the state’s delay in publishing its fiscal year […]
In the aftermath of the deadly flooding in Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, an Illinois Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team has been deployed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS). Illinois is one of around two dozen states […]
Earlier this year, Ameren and ComEd announced summer electricity rates would increase significantly. These increases are the result of energy grid capacity auctions and the ongoing strain on Illinois’ power supply. Senate Republicans say the blame for the current rate hikes and supply issues in Illinois’ […]
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers who missed the April 15, 2025, deadline that there’s still time to file—and that filing promptly can help lower any penalties and interest owed. Illinois grants an automatic six-month extension to file individual income tax returns, moving […]
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently added 18 more professions available for licensure. The department’s new system, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment), completed Phase 1 in October of 2024 and has a total of 6 phases set to be fully implemented by […]
July is recognized as Extreme Heat Safety Month, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) are teaming up together to highlight the importance of staying safe during high temperatures. IEMA-OHS is urging residents to recognize the serious risks that extreme […]
The Illinois General Assembly has launched a major update to its website, www.ilga.gov, marking the most significant redesign in nearly two decades. While the new layout is more modern and mobile-friendly, it also comes with some changes that may affect how constituents engage with the legislative process. […]
Democrat lawmakers approved the largest budget in state history, even after the state collected a record $54 billion in tax revenue. The new spending plan includes nearly $1 billion in additional tax hikes and a series of short-term budget gimmicks that Republican lawmakers say point to […]
While there is an old saying that corn should be “knee-high by the 4th of July”, modern farming practices have developed that allow corn to grow much taller by Independence Day. Depending on when it was planted, many Illinois cornfields may have plants reaching well over 7 […]
As summer reaches its peak, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has provided some helpful tips on how to avoid sunburn, heat exhaustion, and injury from water-related incidents. The IDPH offers the following safe swimming tips to prevent drowning and other water risks: This time […]