The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced that $5 million will be granted across 17 fire departments or fire protection districts in Illinois. The Fire Station and Rehabilitation Program awards grants of up to $350,000 for construction or rehabilitation of fire stations. The […]
Republican lawmakers are calling for increased transparency after recent reports have emerged showing Illinois could owe the federal government over $700 million annually due to high error rates in its administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to […]
This week, Senate Republicans again urged Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328, a controversial proposal that would cement Illinois’ status as a judicial hellhole, increasing burden on job creators and working families. Senate Bill 328 would allow out-of-state plaintiffs to sue out-of-state businesses in […]
The Illinois Shelter Alliance has released data showing that homelessness within the state has increased by 116% in the last year. Both urban and rural areas are feeling the burden, advocates say a common thread runs through the crisis: the high cost of living. In just […]
The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently marked a major milestone as it graduated its largest cadet class in 25 years with the addition of 95 new troopers. Cadet Class 150, representing both traditional cadets and lateral entries, completed rigorous training that combined classroom and physical instruction. […]
Last week, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DECO) announced that they will be awarding $7 million to four tech incubators across the state. The Tech Incubator Enhancement Grant (TIEG) Program allows the state to give capital grants to facilities that focus on a […]
In a recently released report, Illinois was dead last in the country concerning financial transparency when compared to all 50 states. Researchers with Truth in Accounting, who put out the report, claim Illinois’ ranking can be highlighted by the state’s delay in publishing its fiscal year […]
In the aftermath of the deadly flooding in Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, an Illinois Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team has been deployed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS). Illinois is one of around two dozen states […]
Earlier this year, Ameren and ComEd announced summer electricity rates would increase significantly. These increases are the result of energy grid capacity auctions and the ongoing strain on Illinois’ power supply. Senate Republicans say the blame for the current rate hikes and supply issues in Illinois’ […]
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers who missed the April 15, 2025, deadline that there’s still time to file—and that filing promptly can help lower any penalties and interest owed. Illinois grants an automatic six-month extension to file individual income tax returns, moving […]