Legislation was recently signed into law to strengthen transparency and accountability in DCFS investigations involving allegations of child abuse or neglect. House Bill 4242, sponsored
Recently signed legislation makes it easier for consumers to use cash for common, everyday purchases. House Bill 4592 creates the Retail Cash Payment Act, requiring
Legislation to strengthen standards for Illinois assisted living facilities was signed into law on July 24. House Bill 3392 updates the Assisted Living and Shared
Bipartisan legislation seeking to expand recognition for Illinois veterans was recently signed into law. House Bill 4385 allows eligible veterans and military honorees to receive a second
The Illinois Department of Agriculture recently announced nearly $4 million in funding to strengthen and expand the state’s local food system. The Local Food Infrastructure
On July 23, the bipartisan and bicameral Legislative Ethics Commission voted unanimously to release its report regarding a complaint filed against former Democratic State Representative
The Illinois House Special Investigating Committee is scheduled to hold its first hearing on August 6 following the federal indictment of Democratic State Representative Carol
A new report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) found that Illinois small business optimism continues to lag behind the national average, reflecting
Three new laws have been signed to better support Illinois veterans and service members by making it easier to return to college after military service,
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is encouraging food and agricultural businesses to showcase their products at the inaugural Illinois Product Expo – Chicago, taking place
