Even when a person has passed away, governments may still be charging them interest and penalties on property taxes, creating significant financial issues for their heirs. State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is advancing legislation to help provide relief. “Government shouldn’t be taxing and fining people who […]
Help is coming for organizations that provide affordable housing to at-risk veterans, thanks to legislation passed by State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason). Her legislation unanimously passed the Senate on April 9th. The 2023 Electric Vehicle Charging Act requires all new affordable housing developments to include EV-capable […]
State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) passed legislation to potentially help save lives by requiring automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be present at all school locations and events. “While AEDs are already required under state law to be accessible at any physical fitness facility on public […]
State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) continues his advocacy to address food deserts across the state by unanimously passing Senate Bill 3265 off the Senate floor Tuesday afternoon. “Our state is making great strides in raising awareness to the food desert problem that several of our local communities face,” said […]
Migrant shelters in the city of Chicago are experiencing a sudden outbreak of the contagious childhood disease measles, raising concerns about what this means for the health and safety of the entire state. Until recently, Illinois citizens had largely been unaffected by the potentially deadly disease […]
As part of their outreach efforts for National Poison Prevention Week, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) is warning of the potential dangers that Illinoisians face daily. Every year, thousands of Illinois residents fall victim to accidental poisonings, resulting in numerous emergency room visits and fatalities. Poisoning and […]
According to a recent survey conducted by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, over 90% of schools in Illinois are currently grappling with a severe shortage of teachers. Temporary educators, such as retired teachers and substitutes, have been enlisted as a makeshift solution to […]
In the wake of a decision by Governor JB Pritzker’s Prisoner Review Board to release a dangerous felon with a history of domestic violence accused of murdering an 11-year-old boy less than 24 hours after his release, the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is introducing fundamental reforms […]
Each year, the first Wednesday in April is designated National Walking Day to encourage the public to get out and get their hearts pumping. This long-standing health initiative from the American Heart Association (AHA) was created in 2007 to get residents to prioritize physical activity and […]
A new study has named Illinois the least tax-friendly state in the nation, underscoring Senate Republican calls to address the escalating tax burden residents face. This title was given to Illinois by the finance website MoneyGeek in its latest analysis of how tax-friendly each state is […]