USA – On Monday, January 20th, President Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

ILLINOIS – Thanks to legislation passed in the Illinois House of Representatives (HB4592) , Illinois residents will soon be able to access their driver’s licenses and state IDs through digital…

USA – Illinois residents who missed out on COVID stimulus payments in 2021 could automatically receive up to $1,400 from the IRS starting in late January, as part of a…

PROPERTY TAXES – In a report that analyzes property taxes across the country, Illinois ranks #1 in the United States with the highest property taxes. 5 of the top 10…

USA – Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking occurs everywhere, even in our own communities. Today, let us all take the time to learn more about the…

ILLINOIS – The Illinois House adopted its parliamentary rules for the 104th General Assembly on Tuesday, with all Republicans voting no. The Rules mirror closely the Rules used by former House…

USA – Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate and honor the brave men and women who are committed to keeping our communities safe. Thank you to law enforcement…

ILLINOIS – Lawmakers returned to the Springfield on Saturday for the conclusion of the 103rd General Assembly. The legislature refers to this session as a “Lame Duck” session because they…

ILLINOIS – When the General Assembly is called back to Springfield on January 4, 2025 we will enter what is called a “lame duck” session, where elected officials who will…

ILLINOIS – Changes to the Social Security full retirement age will reach 67 for those born in 1960 or later in 2025. Retirees in Illinois, where over 1.7 million residents…