The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants through February 16th. The federal funds are passed through the IDNR to local fire departments and training academies to help purchase essential equipment, including radios, fire hoses, wildland protective equipment, […]
On Tuesday, December 16, Governor Pritzker traveled to Union Station in Chicago to sign Senate Bill 2111, a wide-ranging transit law that raises taxes and reallocates state revenue to support Chicago area transit agencies. The controversial measure includes higher sales taxes for suburban communities and increased […]
As Illinoisans prepare to ring in the New Year, nearly 300 new laws are set to take effect on January 1, 2026. These new laws cover a wide variety of topics, including policies that impact students, enhance educational opportunities, improve public health and healthcare access, support […]
On Friday, December 12, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1911 into law, finalizing a major tax increase on Illinois businesses, manufacturers, and other job creators. The new law “decouples” Illinois from federal tax relief measures that were designed to help employers grow and compete, effectively raising […]
With holiday festivities underway, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and its fire safety partners are reminding Illinois residents to keep fire safety at the top of their holiday checklist as they decorate and gather with family and friends in the coming weeks. According […]
Last week, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1950, which allows terminally ill adults to request medication that will end their lives. The law permits the medication to be taken without a doctor being present and does not establish clear requirements for securing or recovering leftover doses. Critics warn […]
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) announced that Illinois public universities have reached their highest enrollment levels in a decade, with nearly 190,000 students enrolled for the fall 2025 semester. According to newly released figures, enrollment increased by more than 4,000 students, a 2.3 percent […]
As the holiday gift-giving season kicks off, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is urging Illinoisans to stay alert when shopping online and to take simple steps to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. According to the PEW Research Center, about 1 in 3 U.S. […]
As the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence approaches in 2026, the Illinois Municipal League (IML) announced the launch of its America250 Time Capsule Project, a statewide effort to honor and preserve the legacy of communities across Illinois. The initiative invites municipalities […]
Federal SNAP food assistance remains a major national topic as the federal government recently signaled that it may withhold SNAP funding from states that do not provide requested program data. Illinois is among the states declining to comply with the federal request, even as the program […]