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 […]
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show Illinois continues to lose residents to other states at one of the highest rates in the nation. Between mid-2024 and mid-2025, more than 40,000 Illinois residents moved to other states, ranking Illinois third-worst nationally for domestic population loss, […]
Illinois has yet to join a new federal tax-credit scholarship program that would expand educational options for families without using state or local education dollars. The program allows individuals to receive a federal tax credit when they donate to scholarship organizations that help students pay for […]
The Illinois Senate will return to Springfield this week as lawmakers continue their work for the spring legislative session. The Senate is scheduled to be in session for three of the four weeks in February, with committee hearings and floor action increasing as legislation moves forward. An important […]
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, a program that recognizes Illinois residents aged 65 and older for outstanding lifetime achievements and contributions. Each year, four older adults are selected for induction, with honorees representing […]