New legislation has been filed to ensure wind and solar energy companies are paying their fair share in property taxes, helping to reduce the burden on other property owners. Senate Bill 2706, filed by Senator Sally Turner, updates the state’s outdated property tax valuation formula for […]
The life of First Amendment advocate and popular radio host Charlie Kirk has been honored by the Illinois Senate through a resolution filed by Republican State Senator Steve McClure. Senate Resolution 427 passed unanimously on October 16, 2025. The resolution officially mourns the passing of Charlie […]
As the General Assembly returns to Springfield for the second week of the fall veto session, Democrats in Springfield are pushing a plan that could cost Illinois families up to $1.5 billion more each year to bail out Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago transit system, which faces […]
October is recognized as Manufacturing Month, an awareness campaign designed to celebrate and highlight Illinois’ manufacturing industry and the vital contributions manufacturers make to the state’s economy. According to the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), Illinois manufacturers directly employ more than 662,000 men and women. The IMA […]
On October 13, disgraced former Speaker of the House, Michael Madigan, officially reported to federal prison to begin serving his sentence. Madigan was convicted in February 2025 on 10 counts, including bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy, and related corruption charges tied to a long-running scheme with utility […]
State lawmakers were back in Springfield last week for the first two days of the annual fall Veto Session. During the 2025 spring session, 436 bills passed through both chambers of the General Assembly and were sent to the Governor for final action. Of those measures, […]
As lawmakers wrap up the first week of veto session, newly released tax records reveal that Governor JB Pritzker won $1.4 million gambling in Las Vegas last year, a staggering figure that raises questions about judgment, priorities, and fairness at a time when Illinois families are […]
Illinois is confronting a growing fiscal challenge as newly released projections reveal a $267 million shortfall in the fiscal 2026 budget. The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget’s (GOMB) report warns that without significant changes, the deficit could swell to $2.2 billion by fiscal year 2027. […]
October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month. Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of infant death nationwide. Last year in Illinois alone, over 125 infants died before their first birthday due to unsafe sleeping practices. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding […]
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced revisions to its Electric Vehicle Rebate Program, incorporating changes from 2025 legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly. The updates include a revised definition of low-income applicants, now encompassing individuals and families with incomes not exceeding 80 percent of […]