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Monday, September 16, 2024
Child Passenger Safety Week – Ensure Your Child is Safe

Child Passenger Safety Week is a great reminder to check that little ones are traveling safely. Ensure that car seats are properly installed and secured before every journey. The Illinois…


Sunday, September 15, 2024
Recognizing the Work of Surgical Technologists

This Surgical Technologists Week we honor the dedicated medial professionals who ensure the safety and success of surgical procedures. Surgical technologists serve as the surgeon’s co-pilot and provide surgical instruments…


Friday, September 13, 2024
An Architect’s Vision Delayed

Anyone who has visited the Illinois State Capitol in the past couple of years has noticed a lot of construction. The north wing of the Capitol is currently in the…


Thursday, September 12, 2024
Update: Professional Licensure, State Finances, Jobs

FLAG OF ILLINOISProcess begins to accept public suggestions for possible new Illinois state flag.  The Flag of Illinois, which is the State seal on a white background (“field”) with the…


Thursday, September 12, 2024
Did You Get Your Kicks on Route 66?

Route 66 was an iconic highway that captured the imagination of the American traveler and made for the quintessential road trip.  U.S. Highway 66 operated as a federal highway from…


Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Honoring & Remembering the Lives Lost on 9/11

23 years ago, on a September morning that seemed like any other, America was forever changed. It’s a day etched into the collective memory of all of us, a day…


Monday, September 9, 2024
Democrats’ Rushed, Sweeping Election Interference Law Found Unconstitutional

The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court ruling that declared a controversial sweeping election law passed by Illinois Democrats unconstitutional. Senate Bill 2412, which House Republicans nicknamed the “Katie…


Sunday, September 8, 2024
988 Day – Raise Awareness for Mental Health Support

988 Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and mental health support. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis…


Thursday, September 5, 2024
Taking Action to Address Professional Licensure Delays

In August of last year, House Republicans were fielding calls from doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals fearful that they would lose their jobs due to continued delays at the Illinois…


Wednesday, September 4, 2024
IL Fire Marshal Accepting Applications for Small Equipment Grants; Hosting Info Meetings

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of…