Today we recognize the many contributions of American workers to the strength and prosperity of our nation. Wishing all a happy and safe Labor Day!

The City of Henry kicked off its Port Master Plan effort to elevate the economic future of the City and the surrounding Central Illinois region.  The study is being funded…

On this day in 1818, the Illinois Constitutional Convention adopted the first State Constitution and selected Kaskaskia as the first state capital. Happy Constitution Day, Illinois!

“Legislative ambush is a routine majority practice when it comes to passing controversial measures like weapons bans and the controversial SAFE-T Act…” Jim Dey | Illinois Supreme Court’s willful blindness…

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against a newly-signed law targeting firearms makers and sellers in Illinois. https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/8/15/23832669/gun-rights-group-lawsuit-illinois-law-unsafe-marketing-practices-firearms-makers-and-sellers

Wednesday was the first day of Timothy Mapes’ Federal perjury and obstruction of justice trial. Federal trial to decide whether ex-chief of staff lied to protect his boss, Illinois House…

More lawsuits against the firearms and magazine ban signed into law in January 2023 may be coming soon. A problematic portion of the law adds the use of certain attachments…

The State Fair in Springfield opens next week. After $64.8 million in upgrades, Illinois State Fair opens next week | Illinois | thecentersquare.com

More than 47,000 Illinois residents lost Medicaid coverage this week. About 13,000 of those who lost coverage are no longer eligible, and another 34,000 never responded to requests to prove their…

40 SELECTED FOR 2023 EDGAR FELLOWS PROGRAM URBANA, IL — In a highly competitive process, forty public policy leaders from across Illinois have been selected for the 2023 class of…