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.

The average VA home loan amount in Illinois during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $323,960, a 2.7% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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…

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.…

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…

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.

Two foreign nationals have been indicted in Chicago for their alleged roles in a $10 million health care fraud scheme.

Governor JB Pritzker visited Belleville to discuss the expansion of the Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) bond program, which now extends to communities across Illinois.

Several programs in Illinois are offering free income tax preparation services for low-to-moderate income families and older adults who may need help filing their 2025 income taxes.

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for sex trafficking five young victims, including a 15-year-old girl, and kidnapping two of them.

Legislation introduced by Senator Adriane Johnson would require Illinois employers to provide up to 40 additional hours of paid leave for employees with “menstrual health condition[s].”

Overnight ramp closures and detours are set to take place this week at the O’Hare Interchange, where the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) meets the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90), due to ongoing work related to relocating the O’Hare Interchange Toll…

Illinois tax collections have increased by $1.6 billion for fiscal year 2026 through the end of January, according to the Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA).

NFIB has released its January Jobs Report, introducing the new Small Business Employment Index.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Community Garden program, which will take place at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.