Find and contact your Illinois state senator, house representative …
WEBUse the maps to find the legislators representing you. You can search for Illinois state senators, house representatives and Chicago alderman.
Everything Illinoisans need to know about the SAFE-T Act
WEBNov 18, 2022 · Here is a summary of some of the changes to the law beyond cashless bail: Police reforms. The SAFE-T Act implements several reforms to how policing is done in the state and how police officers are ...
How to use Illinois’ new permanent vote-by-mail system
WEBAug 10, 2022 · There are three ways you can request a vote-by-mail application and return it to your local election authority. First, complete an application to vote by mail online if your local election ...
Frequently asked questions about voting in Illinois
WEBOct 29, 2020 · Answer: Yes. Simply bring in your mail-in ballot to your polling place and exchange it for an in-person ballot. Question: I’m not sure if I’m registered. Can I still vote? Answer: Eligible ...
Illinois Policy
WEBYears of exorbitant political spending in Illinois – more than $24.3 million since 2010 – has secured an enormous amount of political influence for the Chicago Teachers Union. It is now the ...
8 reasons Illinois voters should reject Amendment 1
WEBMay 9, 2022 · Here are eight reasons Illinoisans should vote “no” in November: 1. Amendment 1 gives government union leaders unchecked power. Amendment 1 includes four provisions: 1) a “ fundamental right ...
Everything you need to know about Illinois unemployment
WEBSep 13, 2021 · 6/23/21: Illinois lost jobs in May as the state’s workers found themselves facing a tougher job hunt than workers in other states. Illinois unemployment fund faces potential $8 billion deficit ...
Illinois is one of few states with ‘Death Tax.’ Bill would make it ...
WEBMar 26, 2021 · House Bill 3920 would hike the existing state tax on estates of over $4 million, which ranges from 0.8% to 16%, by 5 percentage points across the board. Unlike neighboring Wisconsin, Michigan ...
What you need to know about REAL ID in Illinois
WEBJan 27, 2020 · The REAL ID is a driver’s license or state ID that is compliant with the REAL ID Act Congress passed in 2005 at the recommendation of the 9/11 Commission. All states are required to offer IDs ...
Illinois might allow parents to leave 12-year-olds home alone
WEBJan 24, 2022 · A new bill looks to change the minimum age parents can legally leave their children home alone from 14 to 12. It’s illegal for parents in Illinois leave a child under the age of 14 home alone ...