When Illinois high school students sit down to take their annual state assessments next year, they will take a different exam than in recent years. The Illinois State Board of…

Shark Week, a creation of the Discovery Channel in 1988, has grown immensely in popularity over the years. Since 2010, Shark Week, which is held annually in July or August,…

On this day in 1915, Illinois adopted its first official state flag! Learn more about the history of our flag on the Caucus Blog – Click Here.

Happy Independence Day! Since this day in 1776, America has been a beacon of freedom, liberty, and hope across the globe.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will accept applications for the next round of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants between July 1 through Sept. 13, closing at…

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding Illinoisans to make sure they are following proper safety practices when using their grills during the upcoming July 4th holiday and…

Studies have shown when students are not engaged in educational activities during the summer break from school they often experience learning loss, effectively erasing gains made during the school year. …

This National PTSD Awareness Day, let us remember that not all wounds are visible. Millions of Americans live with PTSD and we can always do more to support them by…

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced today to two years in prison and a $2 million fine after being convicted last December of 13 counts of extortion, bribery, and…

To assist 73rd House District residents, State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) invites constituents to attend one of his upcoming Traveling Office Hours on June 26 in Albany and Cordova. Spain’s staff will be…