Return of Illinois Deer Season
Illinois deer hunting season is officially underway, with archery season starting on October 1 and running through January 19 for counties east of Route 47. In counties west of Route 47, the archery season will also run during this period, with breaks for firearm seasons beginning […]
Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Women’s Business Month by highlighting the valuable impact of women-owned businesses throughout the state. With more than 450,000 women-owned businesses in Illinois, this month is focused on empowering women entrepreneurs and supporting their continued […]
October Recognized as Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month
October is recognized as Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, a time to promote safe sleep practices for infants and raise awareness about the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The highest rates of death for infants are linked to unsafe sleeping conditions, with most fatalities […]
IDFPR Warns of Increased Scams Targeting Students
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is making families with children who are currently attending or have attended college aware of an uptick in scams targeting those who have taken on student loans. Due to recent challenges to federal relief programs, scammers have […]
Madigan Trial Nears as Jury Selection Begins
Jury selection recently began in the long-awaited trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who now faces 23 counts of racketeering, bribery, and official misconduct charges.   The former Speaker, who was once one of the most influential political figures in Illinois, was indicted in […]