Juneteenth is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. This day honors the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas following the end of…

High temperatures are expected across Illinois all this week. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat: ☀ Stay out of the sun. If…

Happy Father’s Day to all of the incredible dads and grandpas out there! Be sure to show appreciation for all that the fathers in your life do.

Flag Day celebrates the official adoption of the United States flag on June 14th, 1777. Communities across the country will celebrate this important day by honoring the stars and stripes! …

Several new laws take effect July 1 in Illinois. Here are several you need to know about. https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/politics/illinois-laws-take-effect-july-1/63-acb58476-e43a-4c02-b321-91a75646d9bd

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime chief of staff has begun his prison sentence. https://abc7chicago.com/post/tim-mapes-ex-chief-staff-former-illinois-house/14934976 Meanwhile, many meaningful ethics reforms were filed by House Republicans this spring, but never…

As expected, this week Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a partisan $53.1 billion spending plan, the largest budget in state history. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is $2.6 billion more…

Last month, Democrats’ elections bill was introduced, passed through the General Assembly, and signed into law in less than two days. This law, which changed elections rules mid-cycle, has now…

A decision on the lawsuit over Democrats’ mid-cycle elections law is expected in the coming days. Here’s what you should know about the case. https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/judge-considering-whether-slated-candidates-can-appear-on-november-ballot

The Illinois House adjourned at about 5:00 this morning, a few short hours after the majority party muscled through a $53.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025 that includes more…