FROM WBEZ: With the federal criminal trial of former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan looming, there is a question whether he’ll get a customary honor at the state Capitol that has…

Wishing you and your family a happy new year!

Happy New Year’s Eve! Wishing everyone a safe and happy night as we celebrate the beginning of the new year.

Pledge of Allegiance Day commemorates the day that our pledge was adopted by Congress in 1945. First published in 1892, our pledge honors our nation’s values of freedom and liberty.

In 2024, Illinoisans will see more than 300 new laws take effect. Here are a few notable new laws: Rep. Spain – United States Navy Submarine Veterans Plates  Public Act…

Christmas is also National Pumpkin Pie Day, and pumpkin pie is the official state pie of Illinois! Hope you’re having a merry Christmas and enjoying a slice of pumpkin pie!

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!

MERRY CHRISTMASWishing you a merry Christmas. With Christmas Day just around the corner, Rep. Ryan Spain extends his well wishes for a very merry Christmas to all who celebrate!  ENERGYBipartisan nuclear…

In less than three years, the United States will commemorate its 250th birthday, or Semiquincentennial, celebration. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, with the nation’s 250th birthday…

The DCEO Back to Business: New Business Grant Program will provide financial relief of up to $30,000 to businesses that started between 2020 and 2021 and faced hardship due to the COVID-19…