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Thursday, August 8, 2024
Mail in Ballots Available

Applications for vote by mail ballots are now available for the November 5 General Election. Those on the permanent vote by mail list will receive their ballots automatically on September…


Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Issues from Ending Cash Bail Persist

Democrats did not seek input from law enforcement or other public safety officials before ending cash bail in Illinois and now the flawed rollout is leading to unintended consequences in…


Friday, August 2, 2024
High Property Taxes

High property tax rates are crushing Illinois families and making our state an unaffordable and unattractive place to live. Our residents need relief now so they can stay and grow…


Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Easing 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. …


Monday, July 29, 2024
Illinois Doctor Among Four that Spent a Year in Mars Simulator

An Illinois doctor just returned after spending over a year inside a NASA Mars simulation. Here’s what he says about the experience. Read more about his experience here.


Friday, July 26, 2024
Public Utility Hearings to be Held Next Week

Two more public hearings will be held next week regarding Aqua Illinois’ $19.2 million rate hike request. Read more regarding the hearings here.


Thursday, July 25, 2024
National 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.


Monday, July 22, 2024
Southern Illinois Veteran Named Illinois State Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Commander

A former volunteer with the Marion VA has taken the title as the new Illinois State Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Commander.  To read more, click here.


Friday, July 19, 2024
HHW Collections

The Illinois EPA is hosting 10 Household Hazardous Waste one-day collection events throughout the state this fall. 


Tuesday, July 16, 2024
IDFPR Reminds Individuals of Certain Licensure Renewals

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process before their license expires. Several…