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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Illinois tax rates rank No. 1: highest in U.S.
WEBMar 15, 2022 — Illinois now levies the nation’s highest state and local tax rates on residents, costing each household $9,488 – or more than 15% of their annual income – in 2022, a new WalletHub report ...
What you need to know about marijuana legalization in Illinois
WEBJan 1, 2020 — Illinoisans can legally possess 30 grams, or about an ounce, of cannabis flower. The legal limit for cannabis concentrate is 5 grams. And the limit for cannabis-infused products, such as edibles ...
How do I vote early in Illinois?
WEBSep 21, 2020 — Voting early is a good way to cast your vote in person yet avoid crowds and make sure your voice is heard by Nov. 3. Who can vote early in Illinois? You must: Be a citizen of the United States. Be ...
House unanimously passes bill to let Illinois parents leave teens …
WEBMarch 3, 2022. The Illinois House unanimously passed a bill to eliminate the nation’s strictest standard for how old children must be to be left home alone, now set at age 14. The bill lets ...