The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its Spring 2025 forecast for the U.S., including Illinois. Founded in 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the nation’s oldest continuously published periodical, known for its weather forecasts, gardening advice, and lifestyle tips.  The outlook calls for a dry Spring with normal temperatures across […]

With the U.S. Department of Justice’s filing a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and Cook County over sanctuary laws, Senate Republicans are demanding that Gov. Pritzker support the repeal of the Trust Act, which restricts cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The DOJ’s […]

With Illinois facing a $3.2 billion budget deficit, Senate Republicans are demanding greater transparency regarding taxpayer dollars spent on programs for non-citizens. Senate Republican Whip Jil Tracy (R-Quincy), Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), and Senator Li Arellano, Jr. (R-Dixon) announced the reintroduction of legislation requiring detailed […]

Illinois Democrats are facing backlash after introducing a proposal to legalize prostitution, a move critics say highlights a growing disconnect between Democrat lawmakers and the everyday challenges families face. The proposal has ignited a fierce debate, with Senate Republicans urging Illinois Democrats to reject the policy and refocus […]

The debate over the potential redesign of Illinois’ state flag continues to divide public opinion. Critics of the redesign argue that the effort is a misuse of time and taxpayer dollars. The state cannot afford to divert resources to a flag redesign when more pressing issues, such […]

As Illinois enters 2025, the state finds itself at a critical crossroads. Senate Republicans say the best path will focus on meaningful reforms and accountability in Illinois’ government, which continues to be plagued by a series of deeply ingrained issues, from fiscal mismanagement to regulatory overreach, high […]

Following his discovery that the Pritzker Administration is sending voter registration forms to noncitizens, potentially leading to voter fraud, State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is filing new legislation to protect the integrity of Illinois elections. The Senator was notified by an immigrant rights advocate that when […]

The start of a new General Assembly signals the beginning of a fresh chapter for state government, with new members joining both the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives. Over the next five months, Illinois legislators will face the critical task of addressing a $3 […]

After a snowy four-day “Lame Duck” session, Illinois lawmakers convened the 104th General Assembly with Inauguration Ceremonies on January 8. Senate Republicans expressed concern that, with many Illinoisans struggling to make ends meet, the recent session could have been used to address these challenges. Instead, Governor Pritzker […]

With the dawning of the new year, 293 new laws took effect on January 1, addressing a wide range of issues impacting Illinois residents. The laws include workplace protections, insurance protection expansions, public safety measures, environmental initiatives, and issues impacting schools and students. Other new laws […]