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Illinois hosts Midwest Occupational Licensing Summit focused on regulation and collaboration

By T. B. Watson | Oct 23, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has concluded the 2025 Midwest Occupational Licensing Summit (MOLS) in Chicago.

Liberty Justice Center on $10M Harmon fine: ‘No one is above the law—not even those who helped write it’

By Prairie State Wire reports | Oct 23, 2025

Earlier this year, the Liberty Justice Center (LJC) intervened in a high-profile campaign finance case after Democratic Illinois Senate President Don Harmon was fined $9.8 million for excessive contributions in violation of a law he co-sponsored, a penalty now frozen following an Oct. 21 deadlocked vote by the Il. State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in Illinois during 2024?

By J. P. Billings | Oct 23, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-2A petitions filed by Wholesale Trade employers in Illinois were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Democrats seek to protect Harmon after Election Board deadlocks on $9.8M fine for campaign finance violations

By Prairie State Wire reports | Oct 23, 2025

The Illinois State Board of Elections deadlocked in a 4-4 partisan vote on Oct. 21 over whether to uphold a $9.8 million campaign finance fine against Senate President Don Harmon, leaving the unprecedented penalty temporarily unenforceable.

Sen. President Harmon knowingly broke campaign finance law, Election Board officer says in report recommending $10M fine

By Prairie State Wire reports | Oct 22, 2025

In a 15-page report filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections on Oct. 7, hearing officer Barbara Goodman concluded that Senate President Don Harmon’s campaign violated state campaign finance laws by accepting millions in excessive contributions and recommended the Board uphold its $9.8 million fine.

How many H-2A petitions were made by Illinois employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024?

By J. P. Billings | Oct 22, 2025

All 55 of the H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Illinois, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

House Republicans pledge to block Illinois service and delivery taxes in veto session

By A. U. Williams | Oct 22, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have announced their opposition to proposed service and delivery taxes, as well as any additional tax increases anticipated during the upcoming veto session.

Edwardsville acquires historic building with foundation support for new arts center

By D. H. Parks | Oct 22, 2025

The City of Edwardsville has acquired the former Edwardsville Frozen Foods building at 246 N. Main Street, with financial support from the Edwardsville Community Foundation.

CDC 2025 Measles Update: Illinois' case count rises as of week ending Oct. 4

By F. K. Mccarthy | Oct 21, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 27.

Chicago-area police officer arrested for allegedly overstaying visa for over a decade

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 21, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on X that it has arrested Radule Bojovic, a suburban Chicago police officer, for allegedly overstaying a tourist visa for more than 10 years and unlawfully working as a sworn officer during that...

How many H-2A petitions were made by Illinois employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024?

By J. P. Billings | Oct 21, 2025

In 2024, 99.9% of H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employers in Illinois were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Executive Committee met Oct. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 21, 2025

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Executive Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Illinois State Board of Elections met Oct. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 21, 2025

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Governor announces $50.6 billion infrastructure plan across Illinois

By T. B. Watson | Oct 21, 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have announced a new multi-year infrastructure program, which is the largest in the state’s history.

Steve Cortes on cartel bounties in Chicago: 'Secure our border, deport illegals, smash the cartels'

By R. S. Christian | Oct 20, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that reports of Mexican cartels offering bounties to target U.S. law enforcement in Chicago bolster the argument for stricter border security, deportations, and dismantling cartel...

Steve Cortes: Obama Presidential Library 'is a monument to megalomania'

By J. J. Pryor | Oct 20, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, has criticized the Obama Presidential Center for what he describes as excessive spending and poor planning.

Founder of Awake Illinois: Pritzker is 'a spoiled gluttonous brat who will bend the law when it suits him'

By A. U. Williams | Oct 20, 2025

Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, expressed on X that Illinois is gaining national attention while describing Governor J.B. Pritzker's leadership as overreaching.

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Illinois GOP, House Republicans push back on anti-police rhetoric

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 20, 2025

The Illinois Republican Party announced on the social media platform X that House Republicans will continue to support law enforcement.

Founder of Breakthrough Ideas on Illinois energy subsidies: 'Trump needs to cancel even more green subsidies'

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 20, 2025

Jeanne Ives, founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has called for Illinois to end green-energy subsidies and oppose new grid storage mandates.

Dan Proft: Illinois Democrats 'and their allies with violent tendencies want ICE to leave'

By D. B. Baldwin | Oct 20, 2025

Dan Proft, host of "Chicago's Morning Answer," said that Illinois' Democratic leaders oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations aimed at removing violent offenders from Chicago streets.

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