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Thursday, December 19, 2024
New Illinois Laws Going into Effect January 1

Illinois residents will see new laws go into effect on January 1st, 2025. Several bills passed through the Illinois statehouse during Spring session and signed into law by Governor Pritzker….


Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates: A Clash of ideas that shaped America

In the fall of 1858, two men stood face-to-face in a series of debates that would define not only their own political futures but the soul of a nation. Abraham…


Monday, December 16, 2024
Diving into Immigration, Pensions, and More

IMMIGRATION More Than 155,000 Standard IDs and Driver’s Licenses Issued to Illinois Noncitizens in 5 Months. Since Law Went Into Effect. More than 155,000 standardized IDs and driver’s licenses for non-U.S….


Friday, December 13, 2024
Chatham Police Officers Help Elderly Senior Citizen

Chatham Police Thank you Chatham IL Police Department for going above and beyond to provide service to a senior citizen in need of help-and to the Meals on Wheels worker…


Thursday, December 12, 2024
Annual Illinois Farm Bureau Meeting in Chicago

It was a pleasure to join my colleagues in Chicago for the Annual Illinois Farm Bureau Meeting. Since 1916, Illinois Farm Bureau has provided education and information to help farmers,…


Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Illinois shutters its coal power plants and more grid battery storage is needed

Illinois Energy Demand As Illinois transitions away from coal power, the focus on building battery storage capacity has intensified. While some view this as a necessary solution for energy reliability,…


Monday, December 9, 2024
State Government | Budget Deficit | Jobs

STATE GOVERNMENT DFPR responds to House Republican pressure, announces first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR) is the State agency that…


Saturday, December 7, 2024
Remembering Pearl Harbor and Honoring The Lives Lost

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 7 marks Pearl Harbor Day, a time to honor the lives lost during the surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,…


Thursday, December 5, 2024
Illinois rolls out first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing

The professional licensure system has been a major issue for professionals who need a professional license to work in Illinois. This fall, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation…


Monday, December 2, 2024
Helpful Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter

Prepare for Winter Living in Illinois means homeowners have to always be prepared for changes in the weather. The climate encapsulates all four seasons in Illinois, and staying ahead of the…