The Republican attorney and small-business owner says the office should challenge questionable spending, prioritize essential-service payments and answer to taxpayers rather than political leaders. #election #illinois #comptroller
The former Republican strategist is campaigning on property-tax relief, affordability and local control while trying to build a political movement that lasts beyond November. #illinois #election #collincorbett
It provides a federal tax credit for contributions made to scholarship-granting organizations that support K-12 private-school tuition. State participation is voluntary, but states that choose to participate must officially identify qualifying scholarship organizations for the federal government. #naacp
The governor has also faced pressure from lawmakers and local officials to strike a deal that protects taxpayers while preserving the economic benefits associated with the Bears. #chicagobears
The Food Depository says SNAP enrollment has declined sharply since major changes to the program were enacted under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. #snap #foodstamps
Beginning Oct. 1, states will be responsible for 75% of the administrative cost of operating SNAP, up from the previous 50% share. Illinois budget officials estimate that change will cost the state approximately $80 million more each year. #snap #foodstamps
The party's campaign comes as Illinois voters prepare to select candidates in races for statewide and federal offices, along with contests farther down the ballot. Democratic candidates highlighted by the party include Gov. JB Pritzker, lieutenant governor candidate Christian Mitchell and U.S. Senate candidate Juliana Stratton. #democrats #election
Corbett argued that licensing delays have consequences beyond the professionals waiting for approval. He said workers can lose wages while waiting, businesses can struggle to find qualified employees and the state can lose potential tax revenue. #licensing #online
The endorsement follows Bailey’s recent appearance at a Republican National Convention event in Dallas, where he was photographed in the “President’s Box” alongside other Republican officials and supporters. #donaldtrump #endorsement #darrenbailey
“We're going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario effective immediately to Lake America. We lose on average over the last 15 years $60 billion a year carrying Canada. So we just can't do it anymore,” Trump said. #centersquare #trump #pritzker