Citing Illinois’ massively underfunded pension liability as a major financial pressure, S&P Global Ratings dropped the state’s credit rating one notch to BBB on Sept.

Meeting for the fifth time, the bipartisan Illinois School Funding Reform Commission discussed Illinois’ property tax system and its implications for school funding during its

A new statewide program, called Serving Those Who Served, asks Illinoisans to participate in volunteer service projects focused on benefiting Illinois veterans. This is the

IDOT is encouraging schools throughout the state to participate in the 20th Annual International Walk to School Day on Oct. 5. Launched in 2000, International

On Sept. 26, Illinois honored those families who have lost a loved one while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  Gold Star Family Day,

A new Illinois Bicentennial Commission was created this week by Executive Order, as well as the Governor’s Office of the Illinois Bicentennial, which will lead

In recognition of their excellent pro-business voting records, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has awarded 17 Senate Republican members with their “Guardian of

The Illinois School Funding Reform Commission met this week as part of the ongoing effort to find ways to revamp the way the state funds

State Sen. Chapin Rose received the 2016 Friend of Agriculture Award from several area farm bureaus. The Friend of Agriculture Award honors state and federal

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced a joint effort to help deliver treatment services to