Senator Craig Wilcox outlines new legislative proposals focused on jobs and small business relief. His Capitol Report also covers updates on major infrastructure projects, emergency response upgrades across Illinois, judicial decisions regarding DCFS accountability, economic rankings from a new study,…
Illinois State Senator Craig Wilcox addressed public safety concerns following a high-profile Chicago homicide while outlining new bills aimed at supporting small businesses. He also provided details about this year’s…
Senator Craig Wilcox has introduced new legislation targeting housing affordability and adoption record access while launching an essay contest honoring teachers. Additional updates include support programs for retired police dogs…
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has introduced a $56 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, drawing concerns from some state legislators over increased spending and its potential impact on…
Woodstock, Illinois – Woodstock Willie predicted an early spring during the annual event on Woodstock Square, drawing more than 1,000 attendees.
FOIA Request to Village of Oakwood Hills regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
FOIA Request to Village of Port Barrington regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026.
FOIA Request to Village of Richmond regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
On July 4, 2025, the federal government enacted the FY2025 Reconciliation Act, which includes a new tax credit scholarship program for elementary and secondary education.
Senator Craig Wilcox is set to co-host a Foster Care and Adoption 101 Seminar alongside Let It Be Us, State Senator Darby Hills, and other area legislators.
Illinois has enacted Senate Bill 25, known as the “Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act,” which is projected to cost taxpayers and electricity ratepayers $8.1 billion.
Employers within the McHenry Times publication area submitted 44 H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
Transit funding remains a central issue as Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield for the final days of the veto session.
State lawmakers reconvened in Springfield last week for the initial days of the annual fall Veto Session.
State Senators Craig Wilcox and Don DeWitte are organizing a Senior Expo in Crystal Lake on October 14.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed during a public speaking event at Utah Valley University last Wednesday.
Illinois is facing a new federal lawsuit regarding its policy of providing state-funded financial aid and in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants.
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