The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) announced that Illinois public universities have reached their highest enrollment levels in a decade, with nearly 190,000 students enrolled for the fall 2025 semester. According to newly released figures, enrollment increased by more than 4,000 students, a 2.3 percent […]
As the holiday gift-giving season kicks off, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is urging Illinoisans to stay alert when shopping online and to take simple steps to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. According to the PEW Research Center, about 1 in 3 U.S. […]
As the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence approaches in 2026, the Illinois Municipal League (IML) announced the launch of its America250 Time Capsule Project, a statewide effort to honor and preserve the legacy of communities across Illinois. The initiative invites municipalities […]
Federal SNAP food assistance remains a major national topic as the federal government recently signaled that it may withhold SNAP funding from states that do not provide requested program data. Illinois is among the states declining to comply with the federal request, even as the program […]
This week, Governor Pritzker made a controversial shift in public health policy, signing into law a bill that grants the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) the power to issue its own vaccine guidelines, separate from the CDC. House Bill 767 mandates that state-regulated insurance plans […]
Despite Illinoisans across the state struggling under the rising costs of living in Illinois, Governor Pritzker and Springfield Democrats declined earlier this year to extend tax relief for tipped workers by refusing to take up legislation that would have provided help. Senate Bill 140, a proposal […]
Illinois residents are being warned about an ongoing phishing scam disguised as a text message from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The scam claims recipients owe money for traffic tickets, toll violations, or other unpaid fines. Some messages threaten consequences such as additional fees or […]
The Illinois Firearm Deer Hunting Season is underway, scheduled for November 21st to November 23rd and December 4th to December 7th. As hunters prepare to head back into the field, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) emphasizes that safety should be their top priority. Last […]
Illinoisans are now able to use digital driver’s licenses and state IDs on their smartphones after the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office announced the launch of a new mobile ID program. Under the new digital ID program, residents can now add their driver’s license or state […]
During a recent Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) hearing, Republican lawmakers pressed state officials over major failures in the administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). At the November 18th hearing, representatives from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) were questioned about persistent errors […]