The City of West Chicago is gearing up for the 2025 Consolidated General Election, set to take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Residents interested in running for office can now pick up nomination packets, which are available at the Finance Department Desk in City Hall, located at 475 Main Street. Packets can be collected…
Illinois residents can now search for missing money and unclaimed property in Spanish at a new I-CASH website, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced recently. The website, es.icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/, works the same way as its English-language counterpart, icash.illinoistreasurer.gov. You can enter your name or business name, city, and ZIP code into the search box and if…
Clarified eligibility requirements will preserve coverage for eligible individuals with no alternative insurance options The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) will begin annual redeterminations, or eligibility verifications, for Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) and Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) program enrollees. This process will mirror the redetermination process used in…
National Unclaimed Property Day is February 1: An Open Letter From Illinois State Treasurer Fighting to Make Sure You Get the Money that Belongs to You As a kid, if I saw money sitting on the ground, I firmly believed in the rule of “finders keepers.” My mother saw it differently. As I…
As part of the Illinois Grocery Initiative, eligible local grocers can now apply for funding for energy-efficient equipment upgrades Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $3.5 million in available grant funding for local grocers through the Equipment Upgrades Program as part of the Illinois Grocery Initiative….
DCFS Scholarship Program applications accepted until March 31 The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2024 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, a minimum of 53 academic scholarships will be awarded to current and former youth in care for the upcoming school year, with four awards reserved for…
A challenge has been filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections regarding former President Donald Trump’s eligibility for the 2024 presidential ballot. The challenge is based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits individuals who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion from holding office. This challenge adds Illinois…
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation lifting the state of Illinois moratorium on developing nuclear reactors. For the past 35 years, Illinois has not witnessed the establishment of a new nuclear reactor facility. Last summer, Governor Pritzker vetoed a previous iteration of the bill, expressing concerns over the possibility of large-scale plants being introduced. However,…
In an effort to transition the State of Illinois from natural gas to clean energy, the Illinois Commerce Commission recently stood up to the three natural gas providers in the state (peoples gas, Nicor, and Ameren gas) and told them they wouldn’t approve rates. This is significant because in the past, utilities have usually always…
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. With two major holidays and many people on the road traveling, December is a deadly month for drunk driving. The intention of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month is to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. Impaired driving refers to operating a motor vehicle while under the…
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today it has received a $4.5 million Federal Highway Administration grant to develop a new digital system that will improve efficiencies and safety as well as modernize the administration of future construction projects. The grant is one of 10 awarded to 35 states that applied. The funding will enable…
Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace has begun (Nov. 1) , and Illinoisans will once again have an additional month to enroll in a health plan through January 15, 2024. The Illinois Department of Insurance also released health insurance rates for the 2024 Plan Year, announcing that there are now…
Gov. Signs EO to Initiate Transition, Education Expert Ann Whalen to Lead Effort Today, Governor Pritzker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, Deputy Governor Grace Hou, Deputy Governor Martin Torres, elected officials, and state agency directors at the Carole Robertson Center for Learning to announce a proposal to create a new state agency to…
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced today that as the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors program nears 16,500 individuals, a temporary pause on new enrollees will take effect Nov. 6. HFS previously announced that new HBIS enrollment would be temporarily paused at 16,500 individuals, an enrollment benchmark the program is expected…
Illinois entering peak time of year for crashes involving deer Fall in Illinois includes high school football, spectacular scenery as the leaves change colors, and… the arrival of deer mating season. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding motorists to be alert for deer, which are entering their peak…
The DuPage Regional Office of Education is pleased to announce Ms. Amber Quirk has assumed the position of Regional Superintendent. Quirk was elected to the office and replaced Dr. Darlene Ruscitti, who retired in June. Quirk formerly served as the Assistant Regional Superintendent. As the Chief Administrative Officer of the DuPage Regional Office of Education…
Senator Karina Villa announces new team members for the 25th senate district! (From left to right) Kate Peterson, MSW- Chief of Staff Kate started in their office as a college intern where she stood out for her love of macro work as well as her commitment to the everyday needs of constituents. She has served…
