Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state parks are inviting people to share their passion for the outdoors by getting outdoors for a hike on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6.   The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host hikes at four locations across the state, offering a variety of experiences including self-guided outings, interpretive hikes […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after a judge ruled that federal law preempts the state’s Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which prohibits banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on the tax and tip portion of transactions when a consumer pays with a credit or debit card:  

SPRINGFIELD – Did you know that in a recent survey of pet owners who had to evacuate their homes in a disaster, nearly half left at least one pet behind? And 83 percent of those pet owners reported living in a community that faces a natural disaster?   These statistics from the American Society for the

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