Homeless, disabled and elderly Illinoisans who can’t easily cook a meal could get help by using food stamps at fast-food restaurants.

Illinois House passes bill to open up opportunities for the craft distillery industry, freeing entrepreneurs to grow to meet growing demand.

Regulatory regimes in Illinois often discourage workforce participation without enhancing public welfare. One Senate bill, however, would require regulators to demonstrate the necessity of new rules before imposing them on workers.

Three proposals that would ease occupational licensing restrictions have reached the House floor, passing unanimously out of committee.

This is an important step in outpacing neighboring states, and for embracing an innovative, entrepreneurial culture in Illinois.