State Representative Brad Stephens

Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grants help local governments acquire land and develop public parks and outdoor recreation areas. Applications for the grants are open now through August 31.

IDNR ACCEPTING OSLAD GRANT APPLICATIONS THROUGH AUGUST The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for its Open Space Land Acquisition and...

Along with the new fiscal year comes a new state agency in Illinois. The Department of Early Childhood launched full operations. Here's what you should know.

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Can Illinois’ newest state agency improve early childhood services? Officials hope so. The new Illinois Department of Early Childhood is responsible for home visiting, early intervention and early education programs that were previously handled by three separate agencies. State officials hope putting these programs under one roof will make it easier for families to navigate their…

The Governor signed a slew of bills into law last week. Here's what you should know about the measures and when they will take effect in Illinois.

Pritzker signs 62 new laws, many not in effect until 2027 (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a series of bills into law on Friday and over the weekend, with the 62 new laws set to take effect