On Tuesday, April 7th at 2:00 PM, the Illinois House Ethics and Elections committee will be holding a subject matter hearing on HB1169, a bill that would allow the Secretary of State to grant a waiver to the lobbyist registration fee for the smallest nonprofits across...

The Illinois House of Representatives is deliberating HB4340, a bill that would streamline and modernize the Illinois Court of Claims process.Background: Forefront has been working on this legislation in collaboration with the Illinois Collaboration on Youth and the...

The Illinois General Assembly is debating HB5045 and SB2968, legislation in both the Illinois House and Illinois Senate that will allow nonprofit organizations to invest money through the Illinois Funds Program, gaining access to higher interest rate investment...

The Illinois House of Representatives is currently debating HB4707, a bill which will ensure grant agreements and contracts are executed in a timely manner by State grant-making agencies. Take Action Now:Contact your State Representative to cosponsor HB4707 by sending...

Contact your US Senators to urge them to vote NO on the SAVE America Act (S.1383)!BACKGROUNDFederal law already prohibits non-citizens from voting in federal elections, and applies stiff penalties for violations of this law, including deportation. Moreover, Forefront's...

Forefront is proud to partner with Jewish United Fund and a growing list of other organizations to support HB4206 and SB2748, which will remove administrative delays and set a faster, more efficient standard to help charitable organizations receive legacy gifts when they...

The Illinois House of Representatives is debating HB4288, a bill which will improve the timeliness of state government contract payments and make the terms of grant agreements more clearly understandable. Take Action:Ask your State Representative to cosponsor HB4288 by...