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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…


Thursday, June 6, 2024
Democrat Mid-Cycle Election Changes Found Unconstitutional

Last month, Democrats’ elections bill was introduced, passed through the General Assembly, and signed into law in less than two days. This law, which changed elections rules mid-cycle, has now…


Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Judge Considers Democrats’ Mid-Cycle Election Changes

A decision on the lawsuit over Democrats’ mid-cycle elections law is expected in the coming days. Here’s what you should know about the case. https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/judge-considering-whether-slated-candidates-can-appear-on-november-ballot


Friday, May 31, 2024
Hold on to Your Wallet! Property Tax Study, Claim Your Cash, and More

The House adjourned for the summer at about 5:00 Wednesday morning, just a couple of hours after the majority party pushed through a $53.1 billion, 3,000 + page state budget…