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As the General Assembly returns to Springfield for the second week of the fall veto session, Democrats in Springfield are pushing a plan that could cost Illinois families up to $1.5 billion more each year to bail out Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago transit system, which faces a looming budget shortfall due to long-term financial mismanagement. Among other items, some of

October is recognized as Manufacturing Month. It is a chance for us to celebrate and highlight Illinois’ manufacturing industry and the vital contributions manufacturers make to the state’s economy. According to the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), Illinois manufacturers directly employ more than 662,000 men and women. The IMA also reports that the state’s manufacturing industry supports $580 billion in annual

State lawmakers are now back in Springfield for their fall session. This is a time for Illinois taxpayers to be alert. While taxpayers are busy with fall activities like yard work, getting ready for Halloween, and preparing for Thanksgiving, this is the time some politicians look to sneak in new taxes and fees. Among the proposals still being considered by

Illinois is confronting a growing fiscal challenge as newly released projections reveal a $267 million shortfall in the fiscal 2026 budget. The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget’s (GOMB) report warns that without significant changes, the deficit could swell to $2.2 billion by fiscal year 2027. Since taking office, Governor JB Pritzker has increased state spending by nearly 40 percent,

This week, legislators will return to Springfield for the scheduled Veto Session, which will run from October 14 through 16 and resume from October 28 through 30. This period is traditionally set aside for lawmakers to review bills that were vetoed or amended by the Governor. It also serves as an opportunity to revisit legislation left unresolved during the spring session

If you’re planning to carve a jack-o’-lantern for Halloween, sip a pumpkin spice latte, or bake a pie for your Thanksgiving table, chances are your pumpkin had its start right here in Illinois. Illinois continues to lead the nation in pumpkin production, and according to the USDA, farmers harvested a little over 485 million pounds of pumpkins in 2024. The

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting screening, education, and prevention around the second most common cancer among American women. On average, every two minutes, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. The National Breast Cancer Foundation reports that one in eight women will face a breast cancer diagnosis at some point

The 35 Senate District, that Senator Syverson represents will see significant transportation investments in 2026, thanks to projects that got included in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year road Program. Through 2031, over $300 million in funding has been set aside for construction projects in the 35 District. These improvements will make travel safer, strengthen local infrastructure, and support

On October 1, Democrats shut down the federal government after rejecting a bipartisan plan that would have kept it open. The decision has triggered uncertainty across the country and in Illinois as families, service members, seniors, and small businesses brace for the fallout. Republicans point out that a bipartisan solution had already passed the U.S. House with support from both

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated during an attack at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Kirk, 31, was struck by a single bullet as he was preparing to address a crowd of mostly college students. On Friday, September 12, the FBI announced that they had a suspect in custody. The fatal