Hannah News-Legislative Tracking

The Illinois Board of Higher Education has awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Hannah News Service, Inc. (Vendor ID V00019335) for a three-year subscription to Capitol Connection-Illinois, The Complete Statehouse legislative tracking and monitoring service. The contract, identified as 27-601BHE-BHE60-P-101680, was awarded on October 1, 2026, with a completion date of September 30, 2029. The total contract value is $8,097.00, comprised of three equal annual payments of $2,699.00 each, covering the periods of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027; October 1, 2027 through September 30, 2028; and October 1, 2028 through September 30, 2029.

Under this agreement, Hannah News Service will provide the Board of Higher Education with legislative tracking, bill monitoring, and timely policy updates for agency use through its Capitol Connection-Illinois service. The subscription enables the Board to monitor legislative developments and policy changes relevant to its operations and strategic planning. Performance of the contract is conducted in Illinois, with service delivery taking place over the full three-year period beginning in fiscal year 2027.