In the early morning hours of October 31, lawmakers in the Illinois Senate voted on a controversial proposal that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in the state. Senate Bill 1950, also known as Deb’s Law, would create the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. The measure […]
During the fall Veto Session, two controversial appointments came before the Senate for approval, drawing criticism over the Governor’s continued pattern of questionable nominations. The first appointee that came before the Senate for consideration was Carmen Terrones, a current serving member on the Illinois Prisoner Review […]
Illinois continues to face one of the highest overall tax burdens in the nation, with homeowners paying the highest effective property tax rate of any state. The heavy tax load has driven many residents, particularly seniors, to leave Illinois. During the recent Veto Session, lawmakers took […]
When lawmakers returned to Springfield for the fall Veto Session, only a handful of vetoes were up for potential consideration. However, the session agenda quickly shifted toward advancing new and previously introduced legislation, including several controversial measures that have far-reaching consequences for businesses and Illinoisans across […]
After two years of public hearings and endless negotiations, Springfield Democrats rammed through a sweeping public transit bill in the early hours of October 31. Senate Bill 2111, a controversial proposal to address Chicago’s failing transit system, was called during the final hours of the fall […]
In the early hours of the morning, Springfield Democrats advanced a controversial proposal to “decouple” Illinois from federal tax relief measures designed to help businesses recover and grow. The Democrats’ plan, which effectively raises taxes on businesses, manufacturers, and other job creators, is being criticized as […]
In the late hours of the final day of the General Assembly’s fall Veto Session, Illinois Democrats passed their so-called “Energy Omnibus Bill,” which eliminates limits on how much energy rates can be increased, opening the door for an $8 billion hike on power bills. Critics […]
The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) has announced the opening of the application period for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Law Enforcement Camera Grant, designed to equip police agencies in Illinois with essential video technology. ILETSB is providing over $56 million in state […]
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has recently announced its tenth annual College Changes Everything® (CCE) Campaign. The campaign partners with schools and community organizations in Illinois to allow students to explore the option of college after high school. ISAC works year-round to support students, but […]
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has launched a new cost-share program to help farmers adopt conservation practices that protect soil and improve water quality. Through the Climate Smart Agriculture Program, producers can earn $35 per acre for three years by implementing no till or strip till […]