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Friday, August 16, 2024
IDFPR Secures New Online Licensing System

Last year, we passed bipartisan legislation to modernize our state’s professional licensing system and address the unacceptable delays in the process. IDFPR has now reached an agreement to secure a…


Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Property Taxes

The typical Illinois homeowner now pays roughly $5,055 in property taxes, more than double the national average. These high tax rates place an unfair burden on Illinois families who are…


Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Estate Tax

96% of Illinois farms are family-owned and we’d like to keep it that way. We can help farm families keep their land and livelihoods for generations to come by reforming…


Friday, August 9, 2024
Illinois State Fair is Underway!

The Illinois State Fair kicked off yesterday and runs through August 18. Here are some tips to keep in mind if you’re headed to the fairgrounds this year.


Friday, August 2, 2024
High Property Taxes

High property tax rates are crushing Illinois families and making our state an unaffordable and unattractive place to live. Our residents need relief now so they can stay and grow…


Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Easing Transition for Service Members and Their Families

Military service members and their spouses who move to Illinois will find it less complicated than just a few years ago to obtain professional licensure in the Land of Lincoln. …


Monday, July 29, 2024
Illinois Doctor Among Four that Spent a Year in Mars Simulator

An Illinois doctor just returned after spending over a year inside a NASA Mars simulation. Here’s what he says about the experience. Read more about his experience here.


Friday, July 26, 2024
Public Utility Hearings to be Held Next Week

Two more public hearings will be held next week regarding Aqua Illinois’ $19.2 million rate hike request. Read more regarding the hearings here.


Thursday, July 25, 2024
National Hire a Veteran Day

July 25th is Hire a Veteran Day. This day reminds employers to consider the brave men and women who have served our nation to fill their open positions.


Monday, July 22, 2024
Southern Illinois Veteran Named Illinois State Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Commander

A former volunteer with the Marion VA has taken the title as the new Illinois State Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Commander.  To read more, click here.