A measure recently signed into law will help protect taxpayers from the financial burden of cleaning up abandoned oil wells. Senate Bill 2463 requires well operators to cover the full cost of properly closing and remediating well sites once operations end. Senate Republicans say this law helps […]
A new law has eliminated the unnecessary blood type field from Illinois driver’s licenses. House Bill 1120 removes non-certified medical information from the back of state-issued licenses, which often confused first responders due to their lack of accuracy. Senate Republicans say this commonsense update improves efficiency and […]
Illinois residents are being warned to watch out for a phishing scam disguised as a message from the “Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles.” The scam, which has been circulating for several months, employs alarming language, such as “Final Notice” or references to “State Code 15c-16.003,” in […]
As students prepare to return to school, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has opened applications for its Safe Routes to School program. The initiative aims to make walking, biking, and rolling to school safer for students across the state. This year, $12 million in federal […]
As students head back to school, it’s important to prioritize safety to ensure a smooth and secure start to the year. The National Safety Council offers several key tips to help protect both children and drivers. By following these simple safety guidelines, we can help ensure […]
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has successfully completed Phase 2 of its transition to the new online licensing platform, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment). As part of this phase, 25 more license types are now available for licensure through CORE, making the total […]
Governor JB Pritzker has now signed Senate Bill 328 into law, despite repeated warnings from Republicans, business leaders, and watchdog groups that the measure will hurt Illinois families, workers, and job creators. The new law allows anyone in the country to sue any business registered in […]
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 […]