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Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Litchfield) is one of several Republicans who are backing a plan they believe will make Illinois more attractive to current and future residents.

AIER's Tucker criticizes Biden on COVID issues

Jeffrey Tucker insists he’d seen President Joe Biden’s recent speech marking the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 crisis being declared a pandemic playing out for some time.

Bailey: Illinois has a 'big problem' with its pension system

Illinois has a "big problem" with its pension system that has every household on the for at least $80,000 in unfunded liability, a Republican gubernatorial candidate said.

Open The Books Founder Adam Andrzejewski explains allocation of Covid relief funds

Open The Books CEO/Founder Adam Andrzejewski believes politicians are ensuring that democratic-leaning states benefit the most from the federal government’s $1.9b federal stimulus plan.

Morrison questions Illinos' rules on chemical abortion

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 20, 2021

Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) leaves little doubt about where he stands in the growing debate over the parental notification bill.

U.S. Rep. Kelly appointed as Illinois Democratic Party chair

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) was appointed chair of the Illinois Democratic Party in March while receiving a critical endorsement from U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).

Illinois hopeful for outdoor events, business to fully open

Speaking during a recent Senate Tourism and Hospitality hearing, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said she is hopeful outdoor events can return to the state by summer, followed by the likes of conventions and trade shows a few months later.

Illinois teacher shorter during pandemic affected one in five schools

As many as 938 teaching positions in Illinois went unfilled or were filled by someone not qualified in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic took a heavy toll on local schools.

Illinois governor calls recent barber, cosmetology graduates' amazing young people'

Featured speaker Gov. J.B. Pritzker saluted the first graduating class of students from two state-run barber and cosmetology schools at the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice's Warrenville and Chicago facilities.

Despite 'low inventories' Clever report finds millennials are buying homes

An overwhelming number of millennials admit they would consider purchasing a home without having ever laid eyes on the property up close and personal.

Illinois ends extended unemployment benefits for self-employed

Illinois' falling unemployment rate means self-employed workers will no longer be eligible to receive extended benefits; many insist they still need to survive.

Report: Illinois to remain step behind during economic recovery from COVID-19

The Illinois economy won't be able to hide from its problems, a new Moody's Analytics report finds.

Illinois reports 6,000 more unemployed

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 17, 2021

Illinois unemployment claims increased approximately 6,000 during the last week of February — the third straight week numbers have been on the rise.

Mask mandates remaining for now in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 17, 2021

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared he has no intentions of lifting the state’s mask mandate anytime soon.

Vaccine rollout in Illinois facing criticism

Illinois Republican lawmakers are demanding more communication and transparency from the Gov. J.B. Pritzker administration amid growing concerns about the state’s vaccine rollout.

Illinois, two other states, Equal Rights Amendment suit rejected by federal judge for ‘expired’ deadline

A federal judge has rejected three states' arguments to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment by ruling the deadline had passed.

In Washington, Biden's order seeks to enact voting access changes as GOP push new bills nationwide

President Joe Biden signed off on an executive order aimed at promoting greater access to the ballot box.

Allison Salinas announces challenge to Duckworth for Illinois U.S. Senate seat