Budget | Children BUDGET Illinois personal income tax revenue stream remains strong, for now. The report on December 2023 State of Illinois revenues, published this week by the Commission on Government…

Winter weather in Illinois can be dangerous, especially while traveling on the roads. Everyone should know and practice basic winter driving skills. By driving safely, you not only protect yourself,…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Meet our newest legislators. This week the House Republican Caucus welcomed Nicole La Ha and Brandun Schweizer to its ranks. The two new legislators were appointed to fill vacancies created with the retirements of State…

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has denied a request for a preliminary injunction against Illinois Democrats’ firearms ban. Many people strongly believe the Protect Illinois Communities Act is…

BUDGET GOMB projects State budget deficits in FY25 and following years.  The “Illinois Economic and Fiscal Policy Report,” submitted in November 2023 by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget…

General Assembly Illinois General Assembly concludes Fall Veto Session. Week two of the Fall Veto Session was characterized more by what the Democratic Supermajority failed to deliver instead of what they…

The state’s community colleges have joined forces to launch a new advertising campaign. Illinois Community College Marketing Collaborative (ICCMC) will be marketing “For Every Student, For Every Community”. Community college…

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is scheduled to conduct three public hearings on permanent rules to continue to move forward on the implementation of the Protect Illinois Communities Act in early November….

GENERAL ASSEMBLY The first week of Veto Session concludes in the Illinois House. After the first week of veto session in the Illinois House concluded Wednesday afternoon, there are still a number…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Illinois General Assembly to convene for fall veto session. The first of two weeks of the General Assembly’s fall veto session will begin on Tuesday, October 24.Lawmakers will consider…