CRIMINAL LAW-GOES TO COURT SAFE-T Act faces courtroom test. The controversial law is set for implementation on Sunday, January 1. Prior to that date, the constitutionality of the new law…

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs has announced a new partnership with the National Veterans Legal Services to offer incomparable free access to legal representation for veterans and their families…

A warning to all drivers across Illinois: police officials say they are stepping up enforcement efforts from December 16 through January 2 as part of their safety campaigns “Drive Sober…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Second week of Veto Session concludes.  The Illinois House and Senate convened this week for the second week of Veto Session. This will not be the final session of…

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…

State Representative and House Republican Leader-elect Tony McCombie called the SAFE-T Act cleanup bill “flawed” and says it continues to ignore the blatant errors and disrespects law enforcement and victims…

Below are some grant, loan, and funding opportunities through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Small Business Development Centers (Due Dec 15th): Organizations wishing to become SBDCs and provide…