State of Illinois

State of Illinois

Illinois Senate Bill Proposes Property Tax Relief for Small Businesses, Offering Up to $1,500 in Tax Credits

A new bill introduced in the Illinois State Senate seeks to provide much-needed property tax relief to qualified small businesses across the state. Senate Bill 146, sponsored by Senator William Cunningham (D – 18), Javier L. Cervantes (D-1), and Adriane Johnson (D-30), proposes a tax credit for eligible small businesses, […]

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Illinois Lawmakers Propose Tax-Advantaged Savings Accounts to Boost Homeownership for First-Time and Second-Chance Buyers

 The Illinois General Assembly is considering a new bill aimed at making homeownership more accessible for first-time and “second-chance” home buyers in the state.  Senate Bill 148, introduced by Senator Cristina Castro (D-22), proposes the creation of the “Illinois Home Buyer Savings Accounts Act,” which would offer tax-advantaged savings accounts […]

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Governor Pritzker Signs Karina’s Law to Enhance Firearm Restrictions for Domestic Violence Offenders

Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 4144, also known as Karina’s Law, into law on Monday, February 10, 2025. This legislation aims to strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence by ensuring the swift removal of firearms from individuals subject to restraining orders. Karina’s Law is named in memory of […]

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Illinois Bill Proposes Enhanced Workplace Protections for Nursing Mothers, Including Paid Breaks and Formula Coverage

A new bill introduced in the Illinois General Assembly aims to strengthen protections for nursing mothers in the workplace. Senate Bill 212, sponsored by Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview), proposes significant amendments to the existing Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act. Key Provisions The bill introduces several important changes to support […]

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Proposed Illinois Bill Mandates One-Year Expulsion for Students Committing Sexual Assault on School Grounds

A new bill introduced in the Illinois State Senate aims to establish a mandatory one-year expulsion policy for students who commit sexual violence or assault on school grounds or at school-related events. Senate Bill 0098, introduced by Senator Steve McClure (R-54) on January 17, 2025, proposes an amendment to the […]

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Illinois Labor Market Shows Improvement in December

Illinois experienced a positive shift in its labor market during December, with the unemployment rate decreasing and job numbers rising, according to the latest data from IDES (Illinois Department of Employment Security). Unemployment Rate Drops The unemployment rate in Illinois fell to 5.2% in December, a 0.1 percentage point decrease […]

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Rose Proposes Reforms to Election Procedures

Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose introduced Senate Bill 0181, an election reform measure that would significantly alter voting procedures in the state. The bill, if passed, would implement several key changes to Illinois’ election laws: Voter Identification Requirements The most notable provision of SB0181 is the introduction of a voter […]