Data released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Illinois’ population has declined for the 10th straight year. We will continue to lose residents unless we make major…

Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but…

Harvest season is going strong in Illinois. Remember to look out for large equipment on the roadways, be patient, and give our farmers plenty of room as they continue their…

Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. Wishing all a very happy Columbus Day!

Illinois’ manufacturing industry alone supports roughly $580 billion in annual economic impact. This drives investment, opportunity, and innovation across the state. Thank you to our manufacturers for all that they…

A growing number of fire departments in Illinois are running out of volunteer firefighters. About two-thirds of the state’s roughly 1,100 fire departments rely almost entirely on volunteers. Learn more…

Who doesn’t enjoy a big slice of pumpkin pie, or how about carving and decorating those pumpkins every October to celebrate Halloween? And where did those pumpkins come from? There’s…

There is no sugarcoating the reality that Illinois’ public pensions are the worst-funded in the nation. State and local pension debt in Illinois now sits at $211 billion, with both debt to GDP…

Total consumer debt increased by seven percent from 2021-2022, rising from $15.31 trillion to $16.38 trillion. Auto loans, credit cards, mortgages and personal loans saw the largest increases on a percentage basis….

A properly installed car seat can save your child’s life. Make sure your child is in the right seat for their age and size by checking with a certified child…