The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.
Illinois residents already pay the highest effective tax rates in the nation. The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has expressed concerns about the potential future tax burden resulting from the current budget proposed by Democratic lawmakers.
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) recently announced the list of fire departments and EMS providers selected as recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. Representative Meier commented on the importance of these grants, stating, "These grants are used to upgrade lifesaving firefighting and ambulance equipment so that our first responders may be best prepared to take on whatever obstacles they face."
During the final days of the spring legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1289, known as the Safety and Aid for the Environment in Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act (SAFE CCS Act). The bill introduces several new regulations regarding the capture, transport, and sequestration of carbon emissions in Illinois. State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), a member of the House Energy & Environment Committee, expressed his disapproval of several provisions within the bill, particularly its eminent domain-like system to establish underground...
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.
In the early hours of May 30, 2024, the Illinois state legislature passed a budget totaling over $53 billion, marking a 32% increase in spending over the past five years. The budget includes nearly $1 billion in tax increases and an additional $1 billion allocated for services to non-citizens.
State Representative Amy Elik recently addressed the House Floor regarding the FY 2025 state budget. In her remarks, she expressed concerns and highlighted specific aspects of the proposed financial plan.