Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the state’s leading small business association, applauds the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of legislation expanding career and technical training opportunities for Illinois students.   “There is a skills gap in Illinois’ workforce,” said NFIB Illinois State Director Noah Finley. “SB 3070 addresses this challenge head-on, creating […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) issued the following statement after the Illinois General Assembly approved SB 3484 (Sen. Villivalam, D-Chicago), legislation establishing a clear and enforceable framework for emerging micromobility devices, including electric bicycles and scooters:   “This legislation will improve public safety by providing municipalities across Illinois with the tools needed to regulate electric bicycles

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) issued the following statement in response to Illinois General Assembly passage of the State Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, which maintains the current 6.47% of income tax revenue that local governments receive:   “The Illinois Municipal League appreciates the General Assembly’s collaboration with local officials throughout the State Fiscal Year

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) issued the following statement regarding the preservation of local authority and community input in housing and development policy discussions:   “We thank the members of the General Assembly for working collaboratively with local officials throughout the legislative session on important housing development issues affecting communities across Illinois. Municipal leaders

SPRINGFIELD – After the $55.9 Billion State Budget was voted on in the Illinois House, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement:   “At a time when people are struggling with property taxes, rising energy bills, healthcare costs, and the overall cost of living, this budget continues the same pattern of higher spending,

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding employers and workers that the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act (PA 104-259v) took effect June 1, 2026.   The law provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave when their child is admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).   Under the law: Employers with

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF), representing community providers serving Illinoisans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and serious mental illnesses, today issued the following statement regarding the FY 2027 state budget approved by the General Assembly and sent to Governor JB Pritzker: “We thank Governor Pritzker and members of the Illinois General

SPRINGFIELD – The Home for Good Coalition issued the following statement after the Senate did not vote on HB624, legislation previously approved by the House to reduce homelessness, strengthen communities and advance public safety by improving housing and support services for people returning from prison:   “While we are disappointed the Senate did not act on this important policy,

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee, and law enforcement officials from across the state gathered today for the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield to honor officers who performed acts of heroism in 2025. The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has released the following statement after the General Assembly approved SB3070, an initiative led by the IMA that will allow high school students to take Career & Technical Education courses in lieu of foreign language classes currently required for graduation:   “Across Illinois, high schools have been scaling back hands-on