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Key proposals would provide tuition assistance, free childcare for workers, support research and development programs, and allow for carbon capture and sequestration   SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) unveiled its 2024 legislative agenda today, advocating for measures to strengthen the state’s manufacturing ecosystem by supporting students and families entering the workforce, advancing the development […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge has issued a statement that rejects a stance taken by the National FOP concerning United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.   The National FOP on Tuesday sent a letter of support for Mayorkas ahead of an impeachment vote in the

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced seven awards, totaling $3.3 million, through the Route 66 Grant Program. This funding is intended to boost local tourism and attract visitors to the historic Route 66, leading up to the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 in 2026.

SPRINGFIELD – Tax season is upon us, and there’s no better time to ensure you get the most out of your refund. This is where Ladder Up steps in. This Illinois-based non-profit organization is committed to providing FREE tax assistance to qualifying Illinois residents.    Ladder Up has 13 in-person locations throughout the Chicagoland area – and

IML pushes to fulfill public notice mandates electronically Bill Would Increase Access to Public Information     SPRINGFIELD  – As the statewide association representing all 1,294 cities, villages and towns in Illinois, the Illinois Municipal League (IML) is advocating for municipalities to have the option to fulfill public notice mandates electronically.   Public notices are

CHICAGO, Ill. – The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) has announced bold new changes to the grant and funding process to enhance equal access to public arts funding throughout the state. In 2023, the IAC began an overall assessment of its granting programs, policies, and procedures. As a first step, the IAC embarked on a statewide

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission’s Office of Diversity and Community Affairs’ (ODCA) 2023 Annual Report shows that diverse spending by the state’s largest investor-owned utilities remained steady for the third year in a row at over $2 billion. Some utilities reported a nearly 50 percent share of their total spending with diverse suppliers, including minority, women,

Credit is expanded this year to provide relief to more taxpayers CHICAGO- Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) are encouraging Illinoisans to take advantage of savings offered by the newly expanded Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a benefit that helps low to moderate income workers get a tax break. For tax year

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has named four new members drawn from various sectors of the industry to its Board of Directors, further strengthening its advocacy efforts on behalf of manufacturers across the state.   “I am proud to welcome these manufacturing leaders to our Board of Directors. The diversity of their expertise and