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IDNR Upgrades Campsite and Shelter Reservation System
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has made upgrades to its campsite and shelter reservation system, giving park visitors a more user-friendly way to book reservations at state parks and historic sites. Beginning May 1, reservations for campsites and shelters will transition to an updated platform through ExploreMoreIL, the customer service portal used by IDNR. While customers will continue to use
New Ranking Shows Illinois Still Falling Behind
Illinois once again ranked near the bottom nationally for economic competitiveness, underscoring what Senate Republicans say is a troubling trajectory for the state’s future. According to the 2026 ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, Illinois ranked 49th in economic performance, based on state GDP growth, non-farm payroll employment growth, and domestic migration. Senate Republicans say the report debunks the continued rhetoric coming
Senate Returns to the Capitol as Final Weeks of Session Begin
Senate lawmakers return to the Capitol on Tuesday, April 28, to begin the final stretch of the spring legislative session. The Senate is scheduled to be in session for the last week of April, and both chambers are then set to work through the final four weeks of the regular spring session before the scheduled May 31 adjournment. Before the