Illinois Launches Program To Help First-Time Homebuyers
Chicago, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois is launching a new program to help first-time homebuyers. The program offers up to 15-thousand-dollars in down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible first-time homebuyers statewide. Eligibility is based on the borrower's credit profile, household income, and the purcha...
Mar 12, 2026
Illinois Supreme Court Hears FOID, Double Jeopardy Cases
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments in an appeal challenging the state's law prohibiting felons from possessing firearms Tuesday. Elizabeth Cook, representing James Benson, contends that the state's unlawful use or possession of a weapon by a felon statute, as applied to him in t...
Mar 11, 2026
Plummer Named Caucus Chair For Illinois Senate Republicans
Edwardsville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) has recently been named Caucus Chair for the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve as Caucus Chair and to continue working with my colleagues on behalf of the people of Illinois," said Sena...
Mar 10, 2026
Giannoulias Announces Over $680,000 In Investments To Strengthen And Support Public Libraries Across Illinois
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Initiatives Expand Educational Opportunities, Technology Access and Safety at Libraries Statewide Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced more than $680,000 in grants awarded to public libraries across Illinois and opened the application period for ...
Mar 02, 2026
Community College Bachelor's Degree Legislation Returns To Springfield
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Building on Governor JB Pritzker's leadership and a carefully negotiated legislative framework, Senate Bill 4034 and House Bill 5319 return this spring to expand opportunity for Illinois students and strengthen the state's workforce. The legislation would authorize Illinois community ...
Mar 02, 2026
