NFIB Illinois State Director Noah Finley and Phil Melin, Executive Director of Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, have raised concerns about recent legislative changes in Illinois that allow private parties to enforce certain laws against…
Senator Kimberly Lightford and Representative Norma Hernandez have introduced new legislation aimed at raising Illinois’ minimum wage to $27 per hour by 2032.
Senator Chapin Rose of District 51 has introduced SB 3535, a bill aimed at helping small businesses manage the financial impact of Illinois’ new paid-leave mandate.
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its Small Business Optimism Index for January, showing a slight decrease of 0.2 points to 99.3.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced its decision to adopt the 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). “Illinois remains committed to providing clear,…
The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) is focusing on the issue of automatic downcoding by health insurers, a practice where insurance companies use third-party vendors and artificial intelligence tools to reduce payment levels for medical claims.
A West Chicago elementary school PE teacher resigned after posting support for ICE on social media, according to Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock. The case has prompted debate over educator free speech rights amid community backlash and broader scrutiny of teachers’ online expressions.
Jeanne Ives says Illinois Catholics could influence key policy areas if they voted according to their faith but often support Democratic leaders instead. She made these remarks following criticism of New York City’s mayor for skipping an archbishop’s installation ceremony. Data shows diverse political affiliations among Catholic voters impacting elections statewide.
The Illinois Freedom Caucus has called for more oversight and transparency regarding taxpayer-funded non-governmental organizations, citing recent cases in Minnesota and Illinois as examples of insufficient accountability. The group points to large-scale fraud and minimal scrutiny over grant spending as reasons for immediate action.
Illinois House Republicans have voiced opposition to proposed fees on campfires and grocery bags backed by Democrats. Lawmakers say these measures would add financial pressure on families already facing high taxes in Illinois.