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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
A Complete Guide to National Historic Sites in Illinois

This guide includes information about National Historic Sites across Illinois including the only National Historical Park and National Forest located in Illinois, three National Historic Trails, and nearly 90 National…


Monday, July 29, 2024
Update: Corruption, Jobs, Olympics

CORRUPTIONMcClain wants to be tried separately from Madigan in federal corruption case.  A defendant in the upcoming federal prosecution of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants his own trial separate from…


Saturday, July 27, 2024
Honoring Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

On this day in 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed, which officially ended the Korean War. Today be sure to remember and honor those who served during this war…


Thursday, July 25, 2024
Hire a Veteran Day

July 25th is Hire a Veteran Day. This day reminds employers to consider the brave men and women who have served our nation to fill their open positions. 


Tuesday, July 23, 2024
New Report Shows Illinois Taxpayers Continue to Flee

The most important numbers about Illinois’ population loss may be from the Internal Revenue Service. That’s because the IRS knows exactly how many taxpayers are filing returns and how much…


Monday, July 22, 2024
Recognizing National Independent Retailer Month

This National Independent Retailer Month, show some appreciation for your favorite independent retailer! As a cornerstone in our economy, independent retailers contribute so much to their communities through employment, outreach,…


Friday, July 19, 2024
Pritzker Signs Election Bill Increasing Party Power

Changes to primary election fundraising, the electoral college and the state’s voter registration database are now law after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a wide-ranging bill on July 1. The legislation, containing…


Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Capitol Crimes: Betraying Faith

When Faith Colson was an Illinois high school student she was made to feel special by one of her teachers. He became a trusted adult to whom she could turn…


Monday, July 15, 2024
Illinois State Museum to Collect Oral Histories of Route 66

With the Route 66 centennial coming up in 2026, the Illinois State Museum is looking for people who had an interaction with America’s iconic open-road highway prior to its decommissioning…


Friday, July 12, 2024
IDFPR Reminds Those with Expiring Professional Licenses to Renew Before Sept. 30

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process before their license expires. Several…