Lawmakers and advocates wore purple on March 25 to mark the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter’s 2026 Day of Action, an annual event focused on raising awareness and pushing for stronger dementia-related policies across the state. The effort comes as Alzheimer’s disease continues to affect a growing […]
The 2026 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open April 4 at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams statewide, with an early catch-and-release period already underway at select locations. During the early season, anglers must release all trout caught, while the regular harvest season allows a daily […]
Each spring during the legislative session, farmers, FFA members, and agricultural leaders travel to Springfield for Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day to advocate for the future of agriculture and emphasize the industry’s role in the state’s economy. The 56th annual event brought several hundred students, farmers, and […]
Senate Republicans have introduced a legislative package aimed at supporting small businesses, providing relief to workers, and improving Illinois’ economic competitiveness. The proposal comes as Illinois continues to face economic challenges, including projected population loss, slow job growth, and rising costs for employers and families. Illinois […]
Following the tragic killing of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman in Chicago, Senate Republicans are raising concerns about public safety and calling for policy changes. Gorman, a college freshman, was killed last week in an incident that has drawn nationwide attention. Reports indicate the individual accused in the […]
State Senators Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry), and Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) unveiled a four-bill legislative package today aimed at supporting small businesses, providing relief to workers, and improving Illinois’ economic competitiveness. The proposal comes as Illinois continues to face ongoing economic challenges, including a projected half-a-million […]
In response to the tragic killing of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman in Chicago last week, State Senators Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville), Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro), and Steve McClure (R-Springfield) held a press conference calling for justice for Sheridan and renewed action to repeal Illinois’ TRUST Act and related sanctuary […]
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is warning taxpayers that recent U.S. Postal Service (USPS) changes to postmarks could affect 2026 tax filings. Under the new system, postmarks will show when mail is first processed, not when it is dropped off, which could create potential risks […]
Applications are now being accepted for a new public library security grant program aimed at helping libraries across Illinois respond to growing safety concerns. Administered through the Illinois Secretary of State, public libraries may apply for up to $100,000 per agency for technology-based security improvements. A […]
A new survey found that most Americans believe the country is facing a cost-of-living crisis, and Illinois ranks among the states viewed as less affordable. According to 2026 research commissioned by Current, a consumer fintech banking platform, 87 percent of Americans say the United States is […]