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…

The Illinois Flag Commission has announced the top 10 finalists for the new state flag design competition. Starting in January, the public will be able to weigh in on their…