The DuQuoin State Fair opened its gates on Friday, August 22, and continues through Labor Day, September 1. Held each year in Southern Illinois, the fair offers a mix of family fun, entertainment, and agricultural traditions. Visitors can enjoy livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, harness racing, auto […]

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is gearing up for winter and looking to add seasonal help through its annual Snowbird program. These temporary positions help keep the more than 45,000 lane miles safe and clear during snow and ice events. IDOT is hiring both full-time […]

A new law recently signed into effect seeks to increase transparency in Illinois Department of Corrections facilities by requiring the agency to publish annual reports on contraband, substance use, overdoses, and medical responses. Senate Bill 2201, sponsored by a bipartisan group of lawmakers and passed during […]

Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed House Bill 460 into law, expanding access to taxpayer-funded scholarships, grants, and stipends to include illegal immigrants, who are ineligible for federal aid. Senate Republicans argue the measure diverts limited financial resources away from Illinois families and redirects them to individuals […]