HUNTING
Illinois hunters harvested more than 54,000 deer during the first weekend of the firearm deer season. The second firearm deer season kicked off yesterday and continues through Sunday, December 8. Wishing all a safe and happy hunt!
PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
This fall, IDFPR rolled out the first phase of a plan to modernize professional licensing in Illinois. We look forward to continued improvements to this system to make it easier to live and work in the Prairie State.
Illinois rolls out first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing | Capitol News Illinois
UTILITIES
Vulnerable households may not be disconnected from their utilities during cold months, thanks to Illinois’ winter weather rule in effect until March 31.
Illinois’ Winter Weather Rule in Effect | Prairie Communications, LLC
PPP FRAUD
A state watchdog has found $7.2 million in fraudulent PPP claims made by Illinois state employees.
Ongoing investigation has identified more than 275 cases of wrongdoing
LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Democrats’ SAFE-T Act was passed in the middle of the night, during a lame-duck session, with no time for public input or debate. Now that this unvetted law is in effect, the flaws are coming out and, unfortunately, those flaws put Illinois families at risk.
SAFE-T Act is a double-edged sword | News | Illinois Times
ELECTION
The State Board of Elections has certified the results from the November election. This year’s voter turnout was less than in the 2020 Presidential Election, and the fourth-lowest in the last 40 years. The early voting and vote-by-mail options continue to be popular choices for voters in Illinois.
ECONOMY
Consumers in Illinois and across the country were busy shopping over the holiday weekend and Cyber Monday, with Black Friday remaining the busiest day of the year for both in-store and online sales.
Shopping numbers approach records for holiday weekend | National | thecentersquare.com
PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY
On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor and remember the lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This day serves as a reminder of the sacrifice and bravery of those who serve in the United States Military.
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
Illinois is full of amazing individuals and communities that make our state a wonderful place to call home. We can build an even brighter future for Illinois families by growing opportunities, reducing burdensome taxes, and ensuring every neighborhood is a safe place to live.
REPORT: Illinois among top 15 states with tight-knit communities