BUDGET New ‘balanced’ budget includes more tax increases, expiration of election-year tax relief.  The recently passed and signed Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget, which takes effect July 1, contains more…

June 16-19 marks Free Fishing Days in Illinois. This is a great time to introduce young people to the joy of fishing. If you miss this opportunity, standard fishing licenses…

We can all play a part in preventing elder abuse in our communities. Here are 5 things everyone can do to prevent elder abuse this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day….

Today we say thank you to the generations of U.S. Army servicemembers for defending all that we hold dear and bravely serving our country. Happy Birthday, Army! https://history.army.mil/html/faq/birth.html

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…

The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology said Friday it’s not clear what information was accessed but that they expect it to end up affecting a “large number” of people. You can…

Celebrating Illinois’ official state vegetable, Sweet Corn, today for National Corn on the Cob Day! ?

BUDGET Pritzker signs unbalanced FY24 Illinois State Budget.  Earlier this week, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Democrat-crafted budget into law. The more than $50 billion budget is one of the…

Mark your calendars for Illinois Free Fishing Days taking place June 16-19 this year. Illinois anglers can fish without a license during this time, coinciding with the Father’s Day weekend. It’s a great…

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) says he is disappointed that Governor Pritzker has affixed his signature to the FY 24 budget that passed on the last day of…