Author: Scott Marquardt

103rd ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY: The Illinois General Assembly concluded its first week of a two-week Veto session. The House was in session two days (Tuesday and Wednesday) and canceled session…

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Health Benefits for Senior Immigrants: The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services will pause enrollment for new enrollees in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors program on November 6. The program…

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Agency Transitions:  Theresa Eagleson, Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services will step down at the end of 2023. The Governor appointed Lizzy Whitehorn, who currently serves…

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Gubernatorial Appointments: The Governor appointed the following: ·        Sharon Bush will serve as a member of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. ·        Terrance B. McGann will continue to serve as…

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Small Equipment Grant Program: Applications are now open for the Small Equipment Grant Program through the Office of the State Fire Marshall. The OSFM will award $4 million to…

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Staff Transitions: Deputy Governor Sol Flores, who has served as Deputy Governor for Health and Human Services since the beginning of the Governor’s first term in January of 2019,…