This week in the highly publicized corruption trial, the four ComEd defendants were found guilty of a nine-count indictment accusing them of conspiracy, bribery, and falsifying documents in an effort to influence then-House Speaker Mike Madigan. In a weeks-long trial, federal prosecutors have successfully proven that […]
With less than three weeks remaining in the spring legislative session, Senate Republicans joined for a press conference on Thursday to urge majority party lawmakers to reevaluate their priorities. Republicans pointed to misplaced priorities in areas of health care, the care of at-risk children with Department […]
Applications are currently openon the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s website for the Back to Business (B2B) program. Through this program, the state of Illinois is offering $175 million in recovery grants for businesses in three select categories that have been hardest hit by the […]
A recent news article has reported on a glaring budget liability heading into the new fiscal year as a program that provides free healthcare for undocumented immigrants has ballooned out of control to the tune of $1 billion. In 2020, Illinois implemented the Health Benefits for […]
Focus on legislation to combat the fentanyl epidemic, provide justice for victims of crime Senate Republicans put justice for crime victims front and center in a press conference on Monday, April 24, featuring State Senators Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), Sally Turner (R-Beason), Sue Rezin (R-Morris), Terri Bryant […]
This week, legislators had a chance to question DCFS officials on the Department’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 during a Senate Appropriations committee hearing. DCFS funding has increased over the past few years, culminating in an increase of $767 million since Fiscal Year 2018.Despite this […]
On April 19, the Mayor-elect of Chicago gave an address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly to tout his plans for the City. In his speech, Mayor-elect Johnson made a lot of promises for programs that will likely be funded by businesses and […]
Springfield, IL… As Illinois’ unfriendly business climate has pushed large companies to leave the state or significantly reduce their corporate presence, members of the Senate Republican Caucus shared a package of business advocacy initiatives to help Illinois better compete, create jobs, and boost its economy. “Illinois […]
If you haven’t already filed your 2022 taxes, now is the time to do so as the deadline is fast approaching. Earners have until Tuesday, April 18 to file both federal and state taxes. As you are preparing your taxes, the Illinois CPA Society is warning […]
This week, oral arguments began in a federal district court in East St. Louis over the constitutionality of Illinois’ new assault weapons ban law. The case is a consolidation of several lawsuits filed by groups including the Illinois State Rifle Association. On the plaintiff’s side, attorneys […]