Illinois families and businesses already face one of the highest state and local tax burdens in the nation, yet the Fiscal Year 2027 budget pushed by Illinois Democrats added hundreds of millions of dollars in new taxes and fees. Now, three of the new taxes and […]
For Illinois families struggling with the cost of living, some of the biggest expenses can be found right at home. Buying a home is only one part of the financial challenge. Property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage costs, and utility bills can add to the ongoing cost […]
Illinois Senate Republicans are calling on Attorney General Kwame Raoul to investigate concerns that the state’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) may be systematically misused in some cases to generate litigation and settlement demands for financial gain. In a letter signed by the Senate Republican Caucus, […]
With harvest season getting underway across Illinois, National Farm Safety and Health Week is serving as a reminder for farmers and motorists alike to slow down, stay alert and make safety a priority. The week of recognition, running from September 21 through 25 and recognized since […]
Legislation proposed by State Senator Dave Syverson would require Illinois schools to teach students about the September 11 terrorist attacks each year. Under current Illinois law, September 11 is recognized as a Day of Remembrance and is listed as a commemorative day. However, schools are not […]
Illinois Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey is stepping down as the General Assembly’s top ethics watchdog, with the Legislative Ethics Commission accepting his resignation effective September 30. The Commission plans to appoint an acting inspector general beginning October 1 while it searches for a permanent replacement. […]
Governor JB Pritzker is doubling down on his Administration’s decision to close Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln and relocate the state’s primary women’s prison approximately 140 miles north to Crest Hill. The move is expected to displace more than 400 jobs from a community of roughly […]
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is continuing the rollout of its new online licensing system, the Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment, known as CORE. Phase 3 of the transition is currently underway, with 131 professions now available through CORE for new license applications. […]
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is now accepting applications for the latest round of funding through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Launched in 2021, the program provides training opportunities designed to strengthen the workforce pipeline and expand access to careers in the […]
Illinois schools continue to face challenges recruiting and retaining qualified teachers, but a state program designed specifically to address teacher shortages has seen its funding cut by roughly two-thirds. The Teacher Vacancy Grant program received $45 million annually in Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025, providing resources […]