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Friday, August 4, 2023
Professional Licensure Law Outdated and Stifles Job Growth

The professional licensure system in Illinois is antiquated and outdated, and as a result industry professionals from nurses to barbers to roofers can experience wait periods of three to nine…


Thursday, August 3, 2023
What is the Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax?

Personal property replacement taxes are revenues collected by the state of Illinois and paid to local governments to replace money that was lost by local governments when their powers to impose…


Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Home Delivery of Spirits is Here to Stay

Home delivery of alcohol in Illinois is here to stay, as the cocktails-to-go law has been extended for five years through August 1, 2028. Illinois restaurants and bars first began…


Tuesday, August 1, 2023
The Most Stolen Vehicles in Illinois

A report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau puts Illinois at the top of a dubious list. Illinois had the largest increase in vehicle thefts in any state in 2022,…


Sunday, July 30, 2023
National Whistleblower Day

It is crucial that we continue to call out bad behavior in Illinois in order to end the culture of corruption that has grown in our state government for decades….


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Auditor General Report Shows Massive Failure at IDES

A new Illinois Auditor General report shows the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security paid out $5.24 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims from 2020 to 2022. The Pritzker administration ignored early…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

On Korean War Veterans Armistice Day we pay tribute to those who served in the Korean War and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. May their bravery never be…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Capitol Update

Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Elimination of Cash BailThe Illinois Supreme Court announced its opinion last week on the Pretrial Fairness portion of the SAFE-T Act by a 5-2 decision, they…


Tuesday, July 25, 2023
National Hire a Veteran Day

National Hire a Veteran Day was designed to implore U.S. businesses to consider hiring some of the estimated 200,000 veterans who leave the armed forces every year. Here are seven…


Monday, July 24, 2023
How to Stay Safe in the Heat

A stretch of hot weather is expected across Illinois this week. Here are a few tips for staying safe in the heat: -Limit outdoor activities -Drink plenty of water -Wear…