Pritzker to propose tax relief in budget address Pritzker to propose tax relief in budget address Monday, January 31, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker will propose a roughly $1 billion package of tax relief measures aimed at mitigating the impact of inflation on Illinois consumers when he gives his budget address Wednesday.
Legislators question DCFS director about contempt citations, child deaths and employee safety Legislators question DCFS director about contempt citations, child deaths and employee safety Friday, January 28, 2022 It was a full afternoon of questioning for Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith, who appeared before the House Human Services Appropriations Committee for a three-and-a-half-hour virtual hearing Friday.
Senate Republicans call for ‘common sense’ ethics reforms Senate Republicans call for ‘common sense’ ethics reforms Thursday, January 27, 2022 Demanding what they call “common sense ethics reform,” Senate Republicans plan to take action in addressing unethical behavior by elected public officials. Read more
Bill revamps rules for Prisoner Review Board Bill revamps rules for Prisoner Review Board Thursday, January 27, 2022 A bill was introduced in the Illinois House on Thursday revamping the Prisoner Review Board, the board that decides whether those convicted of felonies will be freed and the conditions they will... Read more
Lawmakers, governor returning to Capitol next week Lawmakers, governor returning to Capitol next week Thursday, January 27, 2022 Illinois lawmakers will return to the Statehouse next week for their first in-person sessions since Jan. 4. Gov. JB Pritzker said he plans to deliver his annual budget and State of the State... Read more
From Better Government Association: COVID-19 again hits Illinois prisons From Better Government Association: COVID-19 again hits Illinois prisons Thursday, January 27, 2022 Despite dramatically reduced prison populations, officials continue to face problems containing the virus because of lagging vaccine rates of prison staff. Read more
Sheriff responded to DCFS emergency shelter 161 times in one year Sheriff responded to DCFS emergency shelter 161 times in one year Thursday, January 27, 2022 An emergency housing facility at the center of court case that led to the state’s Department of Children and Family Services director being held in contempt of court was the subject of 161... Read more
Illinois will launch federally-funded mortgage assistance program this spring Illinois will launch federally-funded mortgage assistance program this spring Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Beginning this spring, the Illinois Housing Development Authority will start accepting applications for homeowners experiencing financial hardship. Read more