GOMB projects State budget deficits in FY25 and following years The “Illinois Economic and Fiscal Policy Report,” submitted last month by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB), contains…

$638 million is being spent on Chicago’s migrant crisis Late last week, Governor JB Pritzker announced his plan to spend $160 million in taxpayer funds to provide shelter and job…

The additional $160 million the Governor Thursday promised for migrant aid should be used to take care of the Illinoisans he swore an oath to protect. Prioritizing the care of…

Illinois’ only school choice option expires at the end of 2023 unless we act during veto session to save the program. If you agree that school choice is important for…

Twenty-two years ago today, our lives were forever changed. Today we remember the heroes who emerged that day, from first responders who ran toward danger, to the everyday Americans who…

Some driver service facilities across Illinois will require appointments starting September 1. Click below to see if the facilities near you will be impacted. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/need-to-renew-your-illinois-drivers-license-you-may-soon-need-an-appointment/3214293/

How Many Corruption Convictions will it Take? Tim Mapes, the Chief of Staff to former House Speaker Mike Madigan, was found guilty of perjury and obstruction of justice yesterday afternoon. The conviction…

We have the opportunity to provide residents with low-cost and reliable clean energy by lifting Illinois’ ban on new nuclear construction. Rep. Tipsword this spring co-sponsored and helped pass SB76 that would…

Dozens of state employees across multiple agencies are under investigation for claims they fraudulently obtained payments from the Paycheck Protection Program.  https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/state-watchdog-investigating-employees-accused-of-bilking-federal-pandemic-aid-program

Starting September 1st, 44 driver services facilities around the state will require appointments for some services. See if your nearest facility will be impacted: https://www.wqad.com/article/news/politics/illinois-politics/appointments-to-be-required-at-state-driver-services-facilities-illinois/526-d1e0a1ed-fd4c-479f-ba0c-d6ad6d15a79a