Illinois lawmakers have allocated nearly $1.2 million in grants to Centro de Trabajadores Unidos through the state’s 2026 budget. The funding’s purpose has been described as lacking clear public details by the Illinois Policy Institute. Calls for greater transparency have emerged regarding how these taxpayer funds will be used.
Greg Niewold, a small business owner from Illinois and member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently appeared on the Small Business Rundown podcast to discuss the impact of state and federal estate taxes, commonly…
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has added a new Pathrunner data collection vehicle to its fleet, marking the first such acquisition in nearly two decades.
NFIB Illinois State Director Noah Finley and Phil Melin, Executive Director of Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, have raised concerns about recent legislative changes in Illinois that allow private parties to enforce certain laws against…
Senator Kimberly Lightford and Representative Norma Hernandez have introduced new legislation aimed at raising Illinois’ minimum wage to $27 per hour by 2032.
Senator Chapin Rose of District 51 has introduced SB 3535, a bill aimed at helping small businesses manage the financial impact of Illinois’ new paid-leave mandate.
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its Small Business Optimism Index for January, showing a slight decrease of 0.2 points to 99.3.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced its decision to adopt the 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). “Illinois remains committed to providing clear,…
The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) is focusing on the issue of automatic downcoding by health insurers, a practice where insurance companies use third-party vendors and artificial intelligence tools to reduce payment levels for medical claims.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has released its enforcement report for December 2025.