A new law supported by Senate Republicans expands protections for individuals with disabilities living in community-based residential settings. House Bill 57 updates the Essential Support Persons Act to include Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs). This ensures residents in these facilities retain the same right to receive […]
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is offering youth hunters a chance to participate in a managed deer hunt this fall. A lottery drawing will take place on August 26, 2025, for young hunters to earn a spot in the youth firearm deer season, which is […]
Legislation filed by State Senator Sally Turner aimed at helping young farmers overcome barriers to accessing farmland in Illinois has now officially become law. Senate Bill 2372 creates the Farmland Transition Commission within the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The Commission will be tasked with studying the […]
Senate Republicans are once again calling out Governor JB Pritzker over his role in Illinois’s partisan redistricting process. The criticism follows a recent press conference held by the Governor on August 2 in DuPage County, where he appeared with Texas Democrats who fled their home state […]
A new report from the Illinois Auditor General has once again revealed ongoing failures at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). According to the audit, 29 of 34 findings were repeated issues from prior years, a sign of persistent mismanagement under Governor Pritzker’s […]
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has opened a new round of support through the Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP), offering emergency rental assistance to renters facing eviction due to unpaid rent. CBRAP is designed to keep vulnerable Illinois families housed and reduce the risk […]
August is Emergency Management Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the important work of emergency managers who help keep communities safe before, during, and after disasters. These professionals play a critical role in preparing for emergencies, coordinating disaster responses, and supporting recovery efforts. According to […]
With the Illinois State Fair right around the corner, State Fair officials have announced new security measures to help keep fairgoers safe. From stricter entry screenings to updated rules on carry-in items, here’s what you need to know ahead of the fair’s August 7 opening. The […]
Illinois has taken the top spot for the highest property tax rate in the country. According to the Tax Foundation, Illinois homeowners paid an average effective property tax rate of 1.83% in 2023. By comparison, residents in neighboring states face significantly lower property tax rates, one […]
Last week, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 8 into law, a measure that Senate Republicans say targets responsible gun owners instead of addressing violent crime. Beginning January 1, 2026, the deadline to report a lost or stolen firearm will be shortened from 72 hours to just […]