A new proposal would help more Illinois kids and families, especially those with disabilities, enjoy local parks by giving grant priority to projects that go above and beyond accessibility standards, without costing taxpayers more. Senate Bill 3016, introduced by Senator Don DeWitte, updates the state’s Open […]
In an effort to protect seniors from rising costs,Illinois Senate Republicans have introduced legislation to ensure Illinois’ low-income senior citizens assessment freeze keeps pace with inflation. Senate Bill 4029, filed by Senator Sue Rezin, would automatically adjust the income eligibility cap for the Low-Income Senior Citizens […]
As Governor JB Pritzker prepares to deliver his annual budget address today, Senate Republicans are urging him to focus on affordability for Illinois families and a responsible, sustainable budget. Senate Republicans said families are already struggling with the rising cost of living and added that the last thing […]
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) released the following statement in advance of Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address tomorrow: “You have and will continue to hear a lot of blaming the federal administration for Illinois’ financial problems. Two years ago, when […]
Thirty-four Illinois companies have been awarded a combined $2.4 million through the state’s Innovation Voucher Program, which supports research and development partnerships between small businesses and Illinois universities. The program helps companies validate new technologies, accelerate product development, and move innovations closer to market. The awards […]
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced $3.6 million in grant funding to support local food processing, aggregation, and distribution projects across the state. The funding is intended to help strengthen the infrastructure needed to get Illinois-grown food from farms to consumers. Grant awards will be […]
Illinois organizations that maintain historical records can now apply for funding through the 2026 Historical Records Grant Program. The Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board is offering grants of up to $5,000 to support projects that improve preservation and public access to historical materials. Funded through […]
Illinois Senate Republicans have introduced a package of legislation aimed at strengthening protections for victims of domestic violence and holding repeat offenders accountable. The proposal comes as domestic violence-related deaths continue to rise across the state. According to the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, domestic violence-related […]
In response to the dramatic rise in domestic violence-related deaths, Illinois Senate Republicans on Thursday introduced a legislative package to help protect victims by strengthening enforcement of protective orders and providing more options for detainment to allow victims to get the help and services they need. […]
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 Conservation Achievement Scholarships, which will award up to four one-time scholarships of $2,000 to Illinois high school seniors who are committed to protecting the state’s natural resources. The scholarships recognize students who have shown sustained […]