A firefighting helicopter refill pump recently emerged as the winner of the 2025 Makers Madness contest, earning the title of “the coolest thing made in Illinois.” Chosen in a bracket-style competition from a field of more than 250 products, MTH Pumps’ (owned and operated out of Plano, Illinois) […]

On April 10, the Illinois House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1237, a controversial measure that would ban Native-themed mascots and logos in schools statewide. The proposal requires affected schools to rebrand by July 1, 2026, unless they secure and renew approval every five years from […]

Legislation proposed to improve food safety for individuals living with celiac disease passed out of the Illinois Senate unanimously last week. Senate Bill 1288 would require all food handlers in Illinois to complete training on celiac disease and the safe handling of gluten-free foods. The bill […]

Senate Democrats recently advanced controversial legislation that potentially ties the hands of police and puts public safety at risk. Senate Bill 42 removes the requirement that cannabis be stored in an odor-proof container and prevents law enforcement from stopping or searching a vehicle solely based on […]