This week's Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views e-newsletter provides an update on recent bill signings by Governor Pritzker, includes ISACo's updated Public Acts Report, links to the General Assembly's 2026 Spring session calendars, invites county officials and staff to contribute an article to ISACo's County Quarterly Newsletter, reports on the latest Illinois maternal mortality rate, includes tips to stay cyber safe this holiday season, encourages county officials and staff to attend the February 2026 National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference and provides registration information, links to articles ISACo staff is reading to stay informed, conveys information about upcoming NACo webinar opportunities, highlights ISACo corporate partner Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc., and invites counties to join ISACo.
Governor Bill Actions
Governor JB Pritzker signed the following legislation into law on November 21, 2025.
HB 1437 (P.A. 104-0434) - Act Concerning Extensions, Reenactments, and Technical Changes Across Multiple Statutes
HB 2394 (P.A. 104-0436) - Veh Cd-Weight Limit Exemption
SB 243 (P.A. 104-0438) - Act Concerning Open Meetings Compliance, FOIA Procedures, and Security-Sensitive Records
Public Acts Report: Legislation of Interest to Counties in 2025
ISACo has published our Public Acts Report: Legislation of Interest to Counties in 2025 report. The report organizes approved bills by category, includes a synopsis and ISACo's position. The report will be updated frequently as the Governor signs legislation into law. Please click on the image for our most updated comprehensive report on bills approved by both chambers of interest to counties.
*An ISACo tracked bill includes bills that directly or tangentially impact county finances and operations, bills that may be of interest to county officials for the performance of their duties and legislation presented "for your information."
General Assembly Spring Session Calendars
House Calendar
Senate Calendar
Call for Articles: Share Your County’s Story in ISACo’s County Quarterly Newsletter
ISACo invites county officials and staff to contribute articles for upcoming editions of our County Quarterly Newsletter. This publication is strengthened by the insights, innovations, and real-world experiences shared by counties across Illinois—and we’d love to feature your work.
Whether you want to highlight a successful initiative, reflect on a policy issue, share best practices, or showcase a community partnership making a difference, your perspective helps inform and inspire colleagues statewide.
If you’re interested in submitting, please take a moment to review our publication guidelines available via this link.
We look forward to featuring your county’s accomplishments and ideas in a future issue!
If you need help shaping an idea or want to talk through a potential topic, feel free to reach out—we’re always glad to collaborate.
Latest Maternal Mortality Data Report Available
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its latest Illinois Maternal Mortality Data Report, analyzing data regarding deaths that occurred during pregnancy or within one year of pregnancy from 2021- 2022. IDPH convenes two Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) to identify causes of death and determine whether a death was pregnancy-related. The committees also assess preventability, identify contributing factors, and develop recommendations to prevent future deaths. The report reaffirms the importance of Governor JB Pritzker’s Birth Equity Blueprint and the state’s efforts to address pregnancy-related deaths and inequitable birth outcomes.
- Report finds 91% of pregnancy-related deaths were potentially preventable
- Black women were more than twice as likely to die from any pregnancy-related condition and three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related medical conditions than white women
- Report reinforces the importance of Gov. Pritzker’s Birth Equity Blueprint
The press release is available via this link.
Ways Residents Can Stay Cyber Safe This Holiday Season
As Illinois residents gear up for holiday shopping, travel, and online celebrations, the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) are reminding everyone to stay alert to cyber scams that often lurk at the end of the year. With more purchases, donations, and digital communication taking place online, cyber criminals take advantage of the season’s increased activity and distractions.
The press release is available via this link.
NACo Legislative Conference Registration Open
The NACo Legislative Conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents. The conference will be held in Washington, D.C. from February 21-24, 2026. Registration information is available via this link.
What We're Reading
Cook County Becomes the First County in U.S. to Establish Permanent Funding for Guaranteed Income (The Triibe)
Rockford Local Organizations Brace for Impact: New HUD Rules Pose Potential Threat to Funding (WREX)
States Brace for Budget Shock Amid Federal Changes (Governing)
Learn more about IPRIME
Founded in 2019, the Illinois Public Reserves Investment Management Trust™ (IPRIME™) referred to as “the Fund” is an investment pool for Municipal Treasurers acting on behalf of counties, townships, cities, towns, villages, libraries, park districts, water supply districts, fire protection districts, sanitary districts, housing authorities and other subdivisions of the State of Illinois.
The IPRIME Investment Shares Series is rated AAAm by Standard & Poor’s.
The Investment Shares Series is comprised of money market instruments having a maximum remaining maturity of one year (except U.S. government obligations that may have remaining maturities of up to two years).
The primary objectives of the Investment Shares Series are to offer the highest possible investment yield, protect principal, preserve liquidity and maintain Standard & Poor’s highest local government investment pool rating of AAAm. In addition, the Fund offers access to PMA Financial Network, LLC’s Fixed Income and Deposit Programs. With the experience and expertise of PMA, the Investment Shares Series grants investors access to a powerful investment management team that functions with a high standard of vision, synergy, and quality.
Click on the photo below to learn more about IPRIME!
Please contact Member Services and Communications Manager Tiffani Homer at thomer@isacoil.org if you have additional questions.
Upcoming NACo Webinars
NACo has announced the following upcoming webinar opportunities. ISACo is a proud partner with NACo and encourages counties to participate in NACo membership and activities.
Driving GenAI in County Government: A Collaborative, Outcomes-Focused Approach
(Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. CST)
Join county government leaders as they share practical, battle-tested ways they’ve transformed operations in the age of AI — from consolidating content and replacing legacy file systems to securing mission-critical election workflows.
What you’ll hear: real use cases for content consolidation across field work and beyond
Field-proven workflows: how field workers trigger alerts to project teams, and keep project documentation current across large projects
Operational backbone & security: how counties run standard operating procedure libraries, directive distribution, and secure election operations
Where AI fits: panelists will touch on AI as an enabling topic - when useful and practical - without letting it overshadow operational priorities.
Walk away with actionable stories, implementation tips, and customer examples you can apply in your own county operations.
Click on this link to register for this webinar.
Modernizing County Infrastructure: Empowering Smart, Secure, and Resilient Communities
(Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. CST)
Counties are at the forefront of delivering essential services—from public health and safety to transportation and education. Yet many local governments are constrained by outdated digital infrastructure, siloed legacy systems, and growing security risks.
This webinar—designed for county executives, CIOs/CTOs, and operations leaders—explores practical approaches to modernizing networks, integrating cloud and on‑premises platforms, and protecting sensitive citizen data. You’ll discover actionable strategies and real‑world solutions, that enable operational agility, resilience, and compliance.
Learn how future‑ready infrastructure can position your county to lead in smart government initiatives and prepare for emerging capabilities like AI, digital twins, and next‑generation applications.
Click on this link to register for this webinar.
Modern Networks, Smarter Budgets: A County Leader’s Perspective
(Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. CST)
Join us for a fireside chat with Orleans County, NY, as they share how their team successfully transitioned from a traditional capital expense (CapEx) model to an operational expense (OpEx) model for network services.
When faced with rising maintenance costs and an expiring carrier contract, the county seized the opportunity to modernize its network and lock in predictable monthly costs. By bundling connectivity services with unified communications, they achieved immediate savings of over $124,000, eliminated recurring charges such as long-distance fees and third-party integration costs, and gained access to operational upgrades like call analytics and auto-attendants.
This shift not only strengthened financial planning through fixed monthly expenses but also freed up IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives.
Key takeaway: Rethinking your budget model can be just as impactful as upgrading your technology — delivering fiscal stability and enhanced services for your community.
Click on this link to register for this webinar.
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Become an ISACo Member!
Is your county a member of ISACo? If not, why not?
ISACo is a statewide association whose mission is to empower county officials to provide excellent service to their residents.
ISACo member counties are comprised of forward-thinking public servants who recognize that the challenges confronting county governments require new and innovative ideas, collaborative solutions and collective advocacy at the state and federal levels of government.
Members of the association will benefit from education and training opportunities, peer-to-peer networking, shared resources and robust representation before policymakers at various levels of government. ISACo creates and connects county officials to these opportunities and successfully equips them to make counties ideal places to live, work and play.
If your county is interested in discussing membership in ISACo, please contact Member Services and Communications Manager Tiffani Homer at (217) 679-3368 or thomer@isacoil.org. ISACo member counties are listed here. Thank you for your consideration.