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Birth to Five Illinois Announces $2.5 Million Now Available

With funds received through its contract with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Birth to Five Illinois currently supports 40 Local Early Childhood Collaborations. #childhood

AISWCD: Second Year of Budget Cuts Threatens Future of Conservation Districts

In response to last year’s initial cuts, AISWCD launched a statewide petition campaign to restore SWCD operations funding, with a goal of collecting at least 100 signatures from each district. #underfund

Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says

“It does not add in any meaningful way to discuss any structural issues the state has. It’s a maintenance budget.” #budgeting

Central Illinois struggles with massage parlor crackdown amid trafficking concerns

State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, a law enforcement officer, noted that while ordinances can help, most investigations begin with tips or complaints, not routine licensing checks. #trafficking

Amid 45% Increase in ComEd’s Power Price, Cub Calls on Utility to Work With Customers to Keep Them Safe, Cool, Connected This Summer

“This will be a difficult summer for far too many customers, and we urge ComEd to do everything possible to work with people so they stay safe, cool and connected this summer,” CUB Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz said. #electric

ILHAA Applauds Rep. La Shawn Ford’s Leadership on Hemp and Cannabis

“We support Representative Ford’s continued leadership in providing a workable regulatory framework to protect kids and to expand equitable access within both Illinois’ hemp and cannabis industry,” said Justin Ward, President of ILHAA. #cannabis

IL Freedom Caucus Calls for Fiscal Discipline Ahead of Budget Release

“The Democrats are doing what they always do – waiting until the last minute to present a budget and force through more tax increases to pay for their out-of-control spending." #budget

Governor Pritzker Announces Vermilion Advantage Awarded Grant for Economic Recovery and Resiliency Planning

“Thanks to organizations like Vermilion Advantage, and support from the Federal Grant Support Program, businesses in Vermilion County will benefit for years to come from the recruitment plan created through this initiative.” #grant

State of Illinois Spring Vendor Summit to Provide Resources and Networking for Business Owners

Vendor Summits are key components in the State’s efforts to diversify its vendor pool and provide equitable access to contracting opportunities for small, minority-owned, veteran-owned, women-owned, and other disadvantaged firms – including firms owned or operated by people with disabilities. #networking

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Illinois Finance Authority Successfully Complete Sale of Series 2025 Green Bonds

“Illinois continues to receive strong bids from the bond market, amid the economic uncertainty being created on the federal level,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #epa

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