The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has relaunched the Infield Conservation for Operationalizing Vital Ecosystem Resilience (I-COVER) program, which offers financial incentives to farmers adopting new or earlier cover crop techniques for 2026–2028. I-COVER is a three-year initiative funded by a $7 million grant from the […]
Hazardous Materials Awareness Month highlights the importance of understanding and safely managing hazardous chemicals in local communities. Illinois agencies, like the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, work with partners to monitor hazardous materials, train first responders, and ensure proper reporting and storage […]
Last week, Illinoisans traveled to Springfield to participate in Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD), advocating for the constitutional rights protected under the Second Amendment. Organized by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA), IGOLD continues to be one of the largest annual Second Amendment events in […]
Governor JB Pritzker recently suggested that local governments and school boards are responsible for Illinois’ high property taxes. However, that explanation overlooks the significant role his policies play in shaping those costs. While property taxes are collected locally, the state determines school funding levels, imposes mandates, […]
A recent audit of the Illinois Department of Corrections has revealed 40 ongoing failures, raising serious concerns about accountability and oversight within the agency. The audit identified issues, including violations of spending rules, improper oversight practices, and long-standing problems that have not been fully addressed, some […]
Illinois families are facing rising costs at every stage of life, from childcare and preschool to everyday essentials like diapers and prescription medications. These are not optional expenses. For many families, they are necessary costs that continue to increase, making it harder to stay in the […]
Illinois recorded one of the highest totals in the country for cyber crime complaints last year, according to the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report. The report shows Illinois ranked fifth nationwide in complaints and eighth in reported losses in 2025. Illinois residents filed […]
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is back in court as he continues his effort to overturn his federal corruption conviction. Oral arguments in Madigan’s appeal are being heard by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Madigan was convicted in February 2025 on 10 counts, including […]
The Illinois General Assembly is approaching another major legislative deadline as lawmakers work to advance bills out of their original chamber. This week marks the Third Reading deadline for Senate bills in the Senate and House bills in the House, meaning legislation must be called for […]
Legislation now pending in the Illinois Senate aims to provide financial relief to foster families through a new tax credit to help offset the costs of care. Senate Bill 2097 would create an income tax credit of up to $1,000 per foster child for qualified expenses […]