From the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office: The Illinois Flag Commission selected its Top 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest with public voting slated to begin in January….

As the holiday season ramps up to full swing, towns and cities across Illinois come alive with a shared sense of joy and celebration. Each with their own holiday traditions,…

Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million in grant funding available to fire departments across the state. Applications are due…

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is inviting fifth and sixth grade teachers to encourage their students to participate in the EPA’s annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest. From the EPA: The…

On Wreaths Across America Day, we pause to pay tribute to our veterans. Today, thousands of wreaths will be placed at the graves of veterans across the nation as a…

State Representative Ryan Spain’s (R-73rd District) annual Holiday Diaper Drive had another highly successful year in 2024. This year, more than 14,000 diapers and more than 16,000 wipes were collected for families…

The holiday season is a magical time in Illinois. While many love the seeing the outdoors blanketed in snow and the light displays in their neighborhoods and towns, holiday movies…

Cookies are a holiday staple for many Illinois families, but how did this holiday tradition begin? The tradition of baking cookies for the holidays goes back to the Middle Ages when Christmas…

Each year on December 9, countries around the globe come together to recognize International Anti-Corruption Day which calls for awareness about the impacts of corruption and the importance of standing against it….

UPCOMING EVENT Rep. Spain’s Annual Holiday Diaper Drive to culminate with Drive-Thru Donation event Dec. 11. State Representative Ryan Spain invites constituents to spread some holiday cheer to families in need…