The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will soon accept sealed bids for approximately 30 agricultural lease contracts covering the 2025-2029 crop years. These leases are designed to enhance wildlife populations and improve recreational areas while promoting sustainable farming practices that benefit both the environment and […]
National Farm Safety and Health Week, observed from September 15 to 21, highlights the importance of safety in the agricultural industry. This year’s theme, “Don’t Learn Safety by Accident,” stresses the need for farmers and communities to take a proactive approach to safety education. Each day […]
With the general election just around the corner, now is the time for Illinois residents to learn more about the voting process and how to register. Whether you’re a first-time voter or need to update your information, voting is a way to make your voice heard […]
Young professionals are rapidly becoming one of Illinois’ top exports according to new data from SmartAsset, which ranks Illinois among the top states losing millennials to more tax-friendly states. The report ranked states based on how many young households earning $200,000 or more left in 2022. Illinois […]
In an effort to address the growing needs of Illinois’ older adult population, state aging officials are organizing a series of roundtable discussions open to service providers, caregivers, older adults, and the general public. Over the coming months, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is working […]
Illinois residents continue to face significant increases to their cost of living. The latest report from Insurify reveals that Illinois’ car insurance rates have skyrocketed by 46% since 2023. Illinois now ranks among the top five states for year-over-year car insurance increases, putting additional financial strain on […]
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Office of Tourism recently reported that Illinois welcomed 112 million domestic and international visitors in 2023, resulting in $47 billion in visitor spending. This is an increase of 1 million visitors and over $3 […]
Legislation has been signed into law to educate new drivers about vehicles hauling hazardous materials. This legislation was introduced following a tragic accident in Illinois involving a tanker carrying hazardous substances, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. In response to the incident, Senator Steve McClure […]
With students back in the classroom and a new school year underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 individual income tax returns. With the high cost of living and […]
The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court’s ruling that blocked Senate Bill 2412, a controversial law signed by Governor Pritzker in May. The bill aimed to halt the practice of slating candidates to fill ballot vacancies for the current election cycle, even as candidates […]