Illinois recorded one of the highest totals in the country for cyber crime complaints last year, according to the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report. The report shows Illinois ranked fifth nationwide in complaints and eighth in reported losses in 2025. Illinois residents filed […]
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is back in court as he continues his effort to overturn his federal corruption conviction. Oral arguments in Madigan’s appeal are being heard by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Madigan was convicted in February 2025 on 10 counts, including […]
The Illinois General Assembly is approaching another major legislative deadline as lawmakers work to advance bills out of their original chamber. This week marks the Third Reading deadline for Senate bills in the Senate and House bills in the House, meaning legislation must be called for […]
Legislation now pending in the Illinois Senate aims to provide financial relief to foster families through a new tax credit to help offset the costs of care. Senate Bill 2097 would create an income tax credit of up to $1,000 per foster child for qualified expenses […]
Illinois is preparing for the nation’s 250th anniversary with the launch of a new “America 250” passport program, designed to encourage residents and visitors to explore historic sites across the state. The program highlights significant locations tied to Illinois’ role in American history, including cultural landmarks, […]
The Illinois State Police has announced that all 169 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) across Illinois have successfully transitioned to Next Generation 911 (NG911), marking a significant modernization of the state’s emergency response infrastructure. NG911 replaces the outdated, voice-based system with a secure, internet-based network that […]
A new study ranked Illinois 45th in the nation for entrepreneurship and economic growth, underscoring what Senate Republicans have warned for years that the state’s high taxes, burdensome regulations, and crushing policies are making it harder for families and job creators to succeed. The ranking comes […]
Legislation introduced in Illinois would significantly restrict how law enforcement agencies use biometric technology, including facial recognition and fingerprint matching tools. House Bill 5521 would prohibit law enforcement from accessing or using biometric identification systems and would also prevent collaboration with federal agencies or third parties […]
The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act continues to raise questions as Illinois businesses and consumers seek clarity on how the law will be implemented. The law is intended to prohibit interchange fees on the portion of credit and debit card transactions that cover taxes and tips. However, […]
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 […]