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 […]
As Governor JB Pritzker once again tries to raise his national profile by weighing in on political debates in other states, his latest comments on redistricting are drawing sharp criticism back home. Senate Republicans say the governor has no credibility on the issue after breaking a […]
With the growing popularity of residential pools, experts are warning families to stay alert as drowning risks climb- especially for young children. Public pools remain a summer favorite, but both public and private settings carry hidden dangers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports an average […]
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 […]