It’s National Farm Safety and Health Week. This week is a great time to highlight the importance of safety and wellness on farms. From utilizing proper equipment to taking care…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…