With the House convening on Thursday to consider energy/climate legislation that’s been negotiated by Democrats, labor unions and environmentalists, I’ve been reading up on what the bill provides and have a few…

Legislative Update: The past year has seen a tsunami of State government initiatives pointed straight at our public school system. From the implementation of Culturally Responsible Teaching and Leading Standards…

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation wants to ensure that Illinois consumers are aware of COVID-19 relief options that are available to them.  Today, IDFPR released an…

Illinois Currently #1 State in FAFSA Completions for 2021-22 School Year CHICAGO – While students are struggling nationwide with remote education and college plans seem to be more up in…

HB 2708: Amends the Missing Persons Identification Act to require law enforcement to report relevant information and DNA data about missing person’s cases to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons…

Second Lottery:  December 2, 2020 – January 11, 2021 All hunters are eligible to apply for one permit; hunters who have not already been awarded a permit will receive preference Click here to…

Driver’s licenses and ID card expirations are extended until June 1, 2021 Online renewals have been expanded to reduce facility visits for in-person services Select facilities open to serve new…

Woodstock – State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) is hosting a holiday food drive on Saturday, December 12, at his legislative office. Donations of canned and non-perishable items will be collected…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Applications are being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) for the 2021 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program. The ICF awards the annual Conservation Achievement Scholarships to encourage…