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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…


Thursday, July 11, 2024
High School Students to Start New Exams in Spring 2025

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…


Monday, July 8, 2024
Celebrating Shark Week in Illinois

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,…


Saturday, July 6, 2024
Illinois Adopts First State Flag – July 6, 1915

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.