Monthly Archives: August, 2025

“It's extremely difficult to start and grow a new business in Illinois because everything that the Democrat majority does leads to higher costs, more regulation and more restriction,” Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, told The Center Square. #business

Students in the program benefit from guaranteed transfer pathways, including the Engineering Access Alliance, which offers enhanced admissions to the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. #engineering

Throughout the month, MURN will host a slate of events across the region, highlighting the history and legacy of the Underground Railroad in Illinois and Indiana. #underground

The Board voted to pass Interim CEO Kenneth King’s $2025–26 budget, which the watchdog group described as “structurally imperfect” but prudent in avoiding classroom cuts, risky revenue assumptions, and short-term borrowing. #budget

Illinois Launches Grant Program to Restore Neglected Cemeteries (Chicago, IL) - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced Thursday a new...

The state legislative scorecard evaluated lawmakers on 16 bills from the 2025 session, with 39 representatives and 25 senators receiving perfect scores. #scorecards

She warned that Trump’s influence is already being felt across the country, citing what she called attacks on healthcare, food assistance, and working families. #interview

“In America, veterans volunteer to protect this country. When their tours are over, we must meet them where they are and make sure resources and support services are accessible,” Commissioner Aguilar said. #veterans

Since founding Vasselli Law in Oak Brook, Illinois, in 2024, Vasselli has been pivotal in advising mayors and elected officials on risk management and diversifying revenue streams. #legal

“Cronus Chemicals’ state-of-the-art facility in Tuscola will create more than 130 full-time jobs, serve as an anchor for the agricultural industry of tomorrow, and spur investment across the Illinois economy.” #jobs