April 15, 2022 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Governor Pritzker joined Democratic legislators this week to highlight the FY 23 budget’s investment in youth development programs. Read more about youth development funding here. Housing Assistance: Homeowners who have fallen behind on…

April 10, 2022 Update

102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY: The spring 2022 legislative session stands adjourned to the call of the Senate President and Speaker of the House.This year’s spring session will be remembered for its fast…

April 3, 2022 Update

102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY: The Illinois General Assembly stands adjourned Friday following a busy week of session. Friday, April 1, was the deadline to pass substantive legislation out of the opposite chamber. Deadline extensions…

March 25, 2022 Update

102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY:The Illinois General Assembly adjourned for the week. The Illinois House was in session March 22 – 25, while the Senate was in session March 22 – 24. Friday,…

March 18, 2022 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:Adult-Use Cannabis Update:  The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is filing rules to simplify the cannabis dispensary license application process, remove barriers for social equity applicants and…

March 11, 2022 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:RISE Grant: Bolstering local economic recovery initiatives is the goal of a new $3.5 million grant program of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The initiative uses…