A stretch of hot weather is expected across Illinois this week. Here are a few tips for staying safe in the heat: -Limit outdoor activities -Drink plenty of water -Wear…

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that occurs in every state, including Illinois. Statistics show that Illinois ranks in the top 10 nationwide in human trafficking cases. In 2021, the…

“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” – 54 years ago today, Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on…

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued a statement following today’s decision by the Illinois Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of the Pretrial Fairness portion of the SAFE-T Act. “Not…

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is hosting a virtual job fair on Tuesday, July 25 from 1-2 p.m. The job fair will be held online and is…

The Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) was enacted in Illinois following the passage of the state income tax in 1969. A key element of the agreement was the establishment of…

One of the great aspects of life in Illinois are the unique County Fairs that are held from June through October all over the state. Find the full list of…

More than 150 NEW Laws in Illinois While Illinois is facing many difficult situations, Gov Pritzker signed more than 150 bills last week. Included are bills making it illegal to come…

This month we are celebrating the small and local businesses that drive growth in our communities. Independent retailers keep our local economies strong while creating opportunities for our families, friends,…

Malicious actors are people who attempt to access a person’s mobile device or personal information for their own gain. Oftentimes, malicious actors set up ‘honeypots’ or traps that get a…