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Thursday, June 29, 2023
Lawmakers look to lift ban on nuclear energy permits

Illinois lawmakers worked to lift the 36-year ban on new nuclear energy construction permits this spring, with Senate Bill 76 receiving bipartisan support and headed to the Governor. Since 1987,…


Tuesday, June 27, 2023
What is the Franchise Tax and how does it impact small businesses in Illinois?

Small businesses in Illinois face numerous financial challenges, including having to pay an annual franchise tax. The franchise tax is actually three separate taxes, all based on paid-in capital. Paid-in…


Monday, June 26, 2023
News Update: Abortions, FOID Card, Traveling Office Hours

On Anniversary of Dobbs Decision, 54% Increase in Abortions for Planned Parenthood Illinois Pro-life Americans around the country are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the reversal of the 1973 Supreme…


Saturday, June 24, 2023
National Safety Month

Every June, the NSC marks National Safety Month by providing educational information on emergency preparedness, slips, trips, and falls, heat-related illness, and hazard recognition. The National Safety Council was founded…


Friday, June 23, 2023
Caulkins Traveling Office Hours June 27-29

Traveling office hours are open to the public. Appointments are encouraged but not required, however, scheduled meetings will take place in the order in which they were received. To schedule…


Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Pritzker’s Administration Will Close Enrollment for State-Funded Health Insurance for Immigrants

On Friday, Governor JB Pritzker acted to restrict a medicaid-style program to provide health coverage to undocumented immigrants. The program was initially created in 2020 to cover those immigrants 65…


Tuesday, June 20, 2023
National American Eagle Day

“Each year on June 20th, National American Eagle Day honors our national symbol, raising awareness for protecting the Bald Eagle. The day also encourages the recovery of their natural environments…


Friday, June 16, 2023
Free Fishing in Illinois June 16-June 19

From June 16-19, residents are able to fish in Illinois lakes and waterways without purchasing a fishing license, salmon or trout stamp, just in time for the Father’s Day holiday. For…


Thursday, June 15, 2023
With a wink and a nod, governor gets unfettered powers

One way for lawmakers to get what they want without having to be responsible to voters is to abdicate their Constitutional authority to the governor. What a great scheme: Give…


Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Biometric lawsuit abuse not going away soon

Biometrics is a term you may have seen, but what does it mean? Biometrics are measurements related to a person’s unique physical characteristics, including but not limited to fingerprints, palmprints,…