National Senior Citizen Day Today and every day, we celebrate the wisdom and experience of our seniors. Happy National Senior Citizens Day! Did you know in 1988 Ronald Reagan declared…

JOBS Illinois unemployment rate rises again in July. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Thursday that the unemployment rate increased +0.2 percentage point to 5.2 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased…

With sky-high inflation still impacting hard-working Illinois families and the new school year set to begin, it’s important to consider ways to save money. Food prices, gasoline costs, interest rates,…

National Airborne Day Today on National Airborne Day, we celebrate the men and women of the Illinois Air National Guard. The Illinois Air National Guard is a military reserve unit…

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and…

I had a great time during Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair! I enjoyed being involved with the community and learning more about agriculture and how important it is…

It’s back to school season and that means you’re likely to see kids, families, and busses out and about on your regular commute. Keep safety in mind and remember to…

Illinois Crime Proposed Illinois law would cut all prison sentences in half: ‘Fair’ or ‘outrageous’? A proposed bill could grant JoAnn Cunningham – who is serving 35 years for killing her 5-year-old son…

FIGHTING FOR VETERANS “Thank you, veterans foryour sacrifices to protectthe freedom of our greatnation. We owe you a debtof gratitude for safeguardingthe ideals of our foundingfathers and you will alwaysbe…

The professional licensure system has been a major issue for professionals who need a professional license to work in Illinois. State Representative Mike Coffey knows how important it is to…