Illinois is now the highest-taxed state in the country, according to WalletHub’s latest annual study on state tax rates, a distinction that highlights the growing financial strain on families and job creators. The report compares all 50 states and the District of Columbia across four key […]
Darby Hills was sworn in as the new State Senator for Illinois’ 26th Senate District on Feb. 28, bringing a strong background in public service and advocacy for children and families to the Illinois Senate. Hills, a former Barrington Hills Village Board trustee and founder of […]
The results of Illinois’ flag redesign contest revealed this week that voters overwhelmingly chose to keep the current flag. After a five-week public voting period, with 385,000 votes received, the current Illinois state flag received more votes than the next five top designs combined. More than 5,000 […]
State and local officials are calling for legislative action to address the growing fentanyl crisis in Illinois. State Senators Sally Turner (R-Beason) and Sue Rezin (R-Morris), joined by McLean County Coroner Kathleen Yoder, introduced four bills on March 6 aimed at increasing penalties for fentanyl traffickers, […]
A recent revenue forecast from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) indicates that Governor Pritzker’s revenue projections are likely off by a wide margin, revealing a $1.2 billion shortfall in the Governor’s proposed budget. The Governor’s budget includes $490 million in new revenues that […]
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants from NOW to April 14. These grants help rural fire departments organize, train, and equip their teams to better combat fires, particularly in areas at risk of wildfires. Administered by […]
A group of Illinois lawmakers, led by State Senator Steve McClure, have introduced legislation aimed at restoring the New Salem State Historic Site, the former home of a young Abraham Lincoln, which is in urgent need of repairs. The proposed legislative package includes: Senate Bill 1417 […]
During Governor Pritzker’s recent budget address, he proposed the largest budget in state history but failed to mention property tax relief, despite it being a top concern for Illinoisans. Senate Republicans continue their push for immediate property tax relief for Illinois homeowners, especially seniors and low-income […]
A new report from the Auditor General has revealed significant mismanagement in Governor JB Pritzker’s taxpayer-funded healthcare program for illegal immigrants, including thousands of potentially ineligible enrollees and costs far exceeding the Governor’s projections. Senate Republicans are calling for stronger oversight and accountability to prevent further waste […]
Today, the bipartisan, bicameral Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) released their updated revenue projections, painting Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s budget as more than $1 billion out of balance. “The independent COGFA numbers show the governor used aggressively inflated revenue projections to minimize the cuts […]