The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) released its “November 2022 Monthly Briefing” on Friday, December 2. Inflationary pressures and rising wages continue to benefit State tax revenues.  Two…

Preparations for 2022 Holiday Season.  Enjoy Illinois, the state public-private partnership that helps to publish data and tips on Illinois-based activities, has developed a webpage for the 2022 holiday season. Christmas…

The starting salary for a Correctional Officer Trainee is $47,508 per year. During the three-month appointment as a trainee all COTs are required to attend six weeks at the Corrections Training…

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) just announced it is reopening a mortgage assistance program designed to assist homeowners financially impacted by the pandemic on Tuesday November 1st. The Illinois…

As temperatures drop throughout the state, we are reminded that a long, cold, and expensive winter is just around the corner. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity offers…

The latest numbers from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics offer a heaping dose of bad news for everyday Americans. Inflation trackers are at highs not seen in years and…

ComEd and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Chicago and Northern Illinois want to remind customers to be on the lookout for utility-company imposters approaching homes and businesses to steal…

In a condensed session, things are moving quickly. Friday was the deadline for the 3rd Reading of House Bills and I am excited to say that five of my bills…

House Bill 3401, a McCombie co-sponsored bill aimed at improving maternal health outcomes, was signed into law by the Governor on Tuesday, December 14.  The bill sets standards for the…