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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
How Many Prison Sentences will be Enough to Force Needed Ethics Reforms?

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced to two years in prison and a $2 million fine this week in his corruption case. Unfortunately, Burke may be allowed to pay…


Friday, June 21, 2024
New July Laws and Gas Tax Hike, Bump Stocks, Beat the Heat, and More

New July Laws, Higher Gas Taxes On July 1, new laws will take effect in Illinois…and you will also be paying more at the pump for gas. Illinois gas tax…


Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Celebrate Freedom!

Juneteenth is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. This day honors the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas following the end of…


Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Stay Safe in the Extreme Heat

High temperatures are expected across Illinois for the rest of the week. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat: ☀ Stay out of…


Sunday, June 16, 2024
Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day to all of the incredible dads and grandpas out there! Be sure to show appreciation for all that the fathers in your life do.


Friday, June 14, 2024
Grocery Tax, Revenues, Meals on Wheels, and More

As FY24 Nears End, Revenues Fall Short of Last Year’s Numbers  The May 2024 report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) showed a major decline in the State’s…


Friday, June 14, 2024
Celebrate the Stars and Stripes!

Flag Day celebrates the official adoption of the United States flag on June 14th, 1777. Communities across the country will celebrate this important day by honoring the stars and stripes! …


Thursday, June 13, 2024
New Fiscal Year Brings New Laws

Several new laws take effect July 1 in Illinois. Here are several you need to know about. https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/politics/illinois-laws-take-effect-july-1/63-acb58476-e43a-4c02-b321-91a75646d9bd


Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Tipsword Selected for Midwest Leadership Fellowship

The Bowhay Institute “annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest.”


Friday, June 7, 2024
Budget Becomes Law, Good and Bad Ideas, Unconstitutional Election Changes, and More

As expected, this week  Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a partisan $53.1 billion spending plan, the largest budget in state history. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is $2.6 billion more…