While the Illinois State Fair in Springfield may have ended, the Du Quoin State Fair is just getting started. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Du Quoin State Fair was held on Friday, August 23, followed by the annual Twilight Parade. The 2024 Du Quoin State Fair […]

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is offering $5 million in tourism funding through the Route 66 Grant Program ($4 million) and the International Tourism Grant Program ($1 million). These grants aim to boost tourism and cultural preservation across Illinois. Route 66 Grant […]

A new measure was recently signed into law to enhance transparency and public access to information regarding proposed tax levy changes by local governments. Senate Bill 3567, sponsored by Senator Erica Harriss, amends Illinois’ Truth in Taxation law to require taxing bodies to prominently display notices on or near the […]

Illinois drivers will soon have the option to choose between a four-year or eight-year driver’s license, thanks to new legislation recently signed into law. Senate Bill 275, sponsored by Senator Dan McConchie, requires the Secretary of State to establish rules for this process by January 1, […]

The Illinois State Police have officially concluded their investigation into the Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville, with findings now in the hands of the Macoupin County State’s Attorney. This investigation highlights the importance of oversight within the funeral home industry, particularly in the handling of human […]

The U.S. economy is showing signs of strain, with new data revealing fewer jobs added in 2023 and early 2024 than originally reported. The U.S. Department of Labor’s revisions cut job growth estimates by 28 percent, while at the same time, July numbers show Illinois is now […]