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Friday, August 2, 2024
Easing the Transition for Service Members and Their Families

Military service members and their spouses who move to Illinois will find it less complicated than just a few years ago to obtain professional licensure in the Land of Lincoln….


Thursday, August 1, 2024
Sweet Corn Appreciation Day & Amazing Supersweet Corn Rooted in Illinois

In Urbana on the University of Illinois campus sits a historical marker that reads:  “In 1953, John R. Laughnan discovered that kernels of mutant corn were “unusually sweet.” Within eight…


Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Princeton DMV “One-Stop-Shop” Now Open

From the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office: The SOS has upgraded its Princeton DMV facility to a “One-Stop-Shop,” allowing customers to access service at a single customer service counter. The…


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…