New changes to the Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) test went into effect on September 1st. These updates impact both CDL and non-CDL drivers with a J51 restriction. Notably, the parallel parking requirement has been removed from the test. The basic control skills portion has been […]

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) wants to know more about outstanding educators, administrators, or school professionals who have made significant contributions to Illinois’ public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools. ISBE will be accepting applications until October 15th for the 2025 Those Who Excel & […]

The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which promotes screening, education, and prevention of a disease that impacts over 300,000 women and almost 3,000 men each year. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed […]

For the second consecutive year, the Illinois Council on Women and Girls is inviting girls in grades 5 through 12 to apply for the Illinois Girls Lead Program, a job shadowing and mentoring opportunity designed to connect students with women leaders in state government. The Illinois […]

Recent news coverage has inflamed concerns over potential exposures to dangerous substances in prisons operated by the Illinois Department of Corrections. Additionally, several Senators have received similar reports from constituents who work in the facilities, regarding prison staff and inmates becoming ill and receiving medical treatment. […]