“Legislative ambush is a routine majority practice when it comes to passing controversial measures like weapons bans and the controversial SAFE-T Act…” Jim Dey | Illinois Supreme Court’s willful blindness…

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against a newly-signed law targeting firearms makers and sellers in Illinois. https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/8/15/23832669/gun-rights-group-lawsuit-illinois-law-unsafe-marketing-practices-firearms-makers-and-sellers

Wednesday was the first day of Timothy Mapes’ Federal perjury and obstruction of justice trial. Federal trial to decide whether ex-chief of staff lied to protect his boss, Illinois House…

More lawsuits against the firearms and magazine ban signed into law in January 2023 may be coming soon. A problematic portion of the law adds the use of certain attachments…

The State Fair in Springfield opens next week. After $64.8 million in upgrades, Illinois State Fair opens next week | Illinois | thecentersquare.com

A Federal Judge has blocked a new state law targeting pro-life pregnancy centers. Read more below. Federal judge halts Illinois law targeting ‘deceptive practices’ at pro-life pregnancy centers | KHQA

A new Illinois Auditor General report shows the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security paid out $5.24 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims from 2020 to 2022.  https://www.25newsnow.com/2023/07/26/state-report-shows-billions-fraudulent-unemployment-claims-paid-out-2020-2022/

A stretch of hot weather is expected across Illinois this week. Here are a few tips for staying safe in the heat: -Limit outdoor activities -Drink plenty of water -Wear…

“People who dutifully pay their taxes are again being taken advantage of by politicians unwilling to stop the scams. Recently, the Small Business Administration’s inspector general estimated that more than…

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!