Illinois workers now have a new way to recover unpaid wages and penalties, thanks to a collaboration between the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office and the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL). A recent change in state law allows IDOL to transfer unclaimed wages to the Treasurer’s Office […]
As winter approaches, Illinois residents should prepare for higher heating bills compared to last year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) annual winter energy outlook predicts rising natural gas and electricity costs, particularly in northern states and the Midwest. Last winter’s record warmth kept energy costs […]
The second and final week of the General Assembly’s Veto Session wrapped up on Thursday with few legislative items passing through either chamber. While the Veto Session has ended, the 103rd General Assembly is expected to reconvene in early January for a “lame duck” session before […]
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has introduced a special Illinois Product Holiday Box for this season, showcasing a handpicked assortment of nine locally crafted items from across the state. Each box includes a mix of Illinois-made products, as well as two tickets to the Illinois […]
The Veterans Memorial Display has returned to the Illinois State Capitol and is now open for visitors Hosted by the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus, this annual tribute honors the service and sacrifice of veterans with an exhibit running from November 11 through November 25. The display […]
Lawmakers convened in Springfield for the start of the fall Veto Session on November 12. The first week of the Veto Session concluded without substantial floor action. However, Senate Republicans did come together to hold a press conference calling on Governor Pritzker to commit to not […]
A federal judge in East St. Louis recently ruled that the state’s assault weapons ban is unconstitutional. In 2023, Illinois enacted a ban on the sale and possession of certain semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. The legislation faced immediate legal challenges, with gun owners and gun […]
As Illinois braces for a projected budget deficit of more than $3 billion, Senate Republicans are calling on Governor J.B. Pritzker to commit to balancing the budget without raising taxes on Illinois citizens and businesses. A recent report from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget […]
Unique holiday gifts are now available from the Illinois State Fair. Mega and Jumbo passes are on sale for just $70 for the Mega Pass, which offers unlimited carnival rides, and $80 for the Jumbo Pass, which offers unlimited carnival rides plus the Giant Slide. Prices […]
November is Adoption Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is celebrating thousands of families across the state who have opened their homes to 19,347 children in the past 10 years. Courtrooms across the state are also opening their doors to finalize […]