Unique holiday gifts are now available from the Illinois State Fair. Mega and Jumbo passes are on sale for just $70 for the Mega Pass, which offers unlimited carnival rides, and $80 for the Jumbo Pass, which offers unlimited carnival rides plus the Giant Slide. Prices […]
November is Adoption Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is celebrating thousands of families across the state who have opened their homes to 19,347 children in the past 10 years. Courtrooms across the state are also opening their doors to finalize […]
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is offering free college application and financial aid application completion workshops statewide. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will launch in December. The FAFSA is the key to unlocking federal, state, and some institutional […]
A yearly report by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) projects troubling news for Illinois’ economy – a $3.16 billion state budget deficit for the upcoming Fiscal Year leading some to question if another tax hike could be on the horizon. Senate Republicans say […]
With deer season upon us, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is encouraging hunters to take advantage of free testing for chronic wasting disease (CWD) available across Illinois. CWD is a fatal disease impacting the central nervous system in deer, currently confined to a 21-county […]
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently launched the Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment (CORE), a new online licensing system for IDFPR-licensed professionals. This digital transition begins with three license types—clinical psychologists, nail technicians, and music therapists—who can now complete their entire application process […]
The Illinois Secretary of State’s (SOS) office has launched a new campaign, “One Road. One Focus,” aimed at raising awareness of the risks associated with distracted driving, especially among teen drivers. A key component of the campaign is geared toward educating teen drivers about the consequences […]
The Illinois General Assembly’s annual Fall Veto Session is approaching, scheduled for November 12-14 and November 19-21. While traditionally focused on addressing legislation vetoed by the Governor, this year there are no vetoes on the agenda. However, the Veto Session also provides an opportunity to revisit […]
In a case that has shocked many in Grundy County, local authorities recently arrested two Honduran nationals found in possession of 3 kilograms of fentanyl—an amount so deadly it could kill 1.5 million people. Yet, within 48 hours of the arrest, one of the suspects walked […]