The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the launch of the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit application for eligible companies. BCJA is a bipartisan legislative package designed…

One of the great aspects of life in Illinois are the unique County Fairs that are held from June through October all over the state. Find the full list of…

The Biden administration has once again dealt a blow to Illinois-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) and similar agricultural companies with the recent announcement of increased quotas of biomass-based diesel…

Information for those impacted by yesterday’s storms in Sangamon County and the surrounding areas. Officials are warning residents not to attempt to clear trees or other debris from power lines…

Illinois will receive $1B to expand high-speed internet service to farmers across the state. People living in rural areas find it challenging to get high-speed internet for daily work. In…

On Friday, June 23, State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) spoke at the Williamsville Public Library and Museum (WPLM) for a dedication ceremony of the new Outdoor Education Space. The dedication is…

Small businesses in Illinois face numerous financial challenges, including having to pay an annual franchise tax. The franchise tax is actually three separate taxes, all based on paid-in capital. Paid-in…

House Republicans have made continuous efforts to reduce or eliminate the burdensome ‘Estate Tax,’ known also as the ‘Death Tax,’ with more than a half-dozen bills introduced in the spring…

Help Prevent Leading Causes of Injury Every June, the National Safety Council (NSC) marks National Safety Month by providing educational information on emergency preparedness, slips, trips, and falls, heat-related illness,…

Expect to pay more taxes at the grocery store and gas pumps The recently passed and signed Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget, which takes effect July 1, contains more tax…