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Monday, December 2, 2024
Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter

Living in Illinois means homeowners have to always be prepared for changes in the weather. Here are some tips to get your home ready for winter.


Saturday, November 30, 2024
Small Business Saturday

This Small Business Saturday, let’s show some love to our local entrepreneurs! Every purchase makes a difference in creating jobs, supporting dreams, and strengthening the local economy. Support your community…


Thursday, November 28, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! Today let us all take a moment to appreciate the blessings we have. Wishing everyone a day filled with warmth, joy, and gratitude.


Monday, November 25, 2024
January 1st Marks Minimum Wage Increase in Illinois

Minimum wage is set to increase again in Illinois on January 1. Here’s what you should know.


Thursday, November 21, 2024
Illinois Prison Drug Exposures

We need to take immediate action to protect correctional officers, staff, and inmates from the growing threat posed by dangerous substances entering Illinois prisons through the mail.


Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Give Blood, Save a Life

Someone in the country needs blood every two seconds. Despite this overwhelming need, only about 3% of age-eligible people in the U.S. donate blood each year.


Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Veto Session Week 2

Today we kick off the second week of the fall veto session in Springfield and another opportunity to address the major issues facing our state. House Republicans are ready to…


Monday, November 18, 2024
Next Year’s Budget Starting Off with Large Deficit in Illinois

For years, Democrats have used gimmicks and one-time revenue to call their budgets “balanced.” Now, Illinois faces the hard reality of the majority party’s fiscal mismanagement. 


Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Launches Illinois Holiday Box!

You can support local businesses this Holiday Season with the Illinois Product Holiday Box. The box is filled with a selection of products made right here in Illinois and makes…


Wednesday, November 13, 2024
I-Pass Extension

The Illinois Tollway is extending the deadline on all transponders by two years. Customers will receive a letter when it is time to exchange the devices.