Savanna-native Cameron Jones has been selected as one of 10 astronaut candidates in NASA’s 2025 class following a nationwide competition that drew more than 8,000 applicants. Jones, 35, is a U.S. Air Force major and an experienced test pilot with more than 1,600 flight hours in […]
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is asking residents to be on the lookout for the invasive spotted lanternfly, a pest that was first confirmed in the state in 2023 and is now being found more frequently. While the insect does not pose a threat to people […]
The Illinois State Fair in Springfield drew 723,079 people in August, the second-largest turnout in its history. When combined with the Du Quoin State Fair, which welcomed a record 282,202 visitors, total attendance at the two state fairs surpassed one million. Grandstand ticket sales were fueled […]
Illinois education officials are seeking feedback on a new statewide effort to improve student math performance, five years after Governor JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 shutdown closed schools and disrupted learning. The Illinois State Board of Education will begin an eight-stop listening tour in October to gather input […]
As families continue to struggle, state government spending in Illinois has grown nearly 40 percent in just seven years under Governor JB Pritzker. Despite record tax collections, the Governor continues to expand government spending while trying to shift the blame for the state’s fiscal challenges onto […]
With the spooky season right around the corner, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and the Office of Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are working together to ensure haunted houses in Illinois are safe for citizens to enjoy. Fires in the ‘70s and ‘80s led to […]
National Surgical Technologists Week takes place during the third week of September and celebrates the dedicated professionals who help keep patients safe during surgery. This awareness week not only recognizes the contributions of surgical technicians but also helps educate the public about the vital role surgical […]
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is offering Illinois taxpayers reprieve this fall. Those with outstanding tax liabilities from qualifying dates will get late penalties and interest forgiven. Penalties and interest on unpaid taxes from the period between June 30, 2018, and July 1, 2024, are […]
As harvest season moves into full swing, farmers across Illinois are back in the fields working long hours to bring in their crops. With more large equipment on the move, drivers are reminded to use extra caution on rural roads. Slow-moving tractors and combines are common […]
Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Republican State Senator Neil Anderson introduced legislation to honor the life and legacy of the Turning Point USA founder. Senate Bill 2694 would amend the State Commemorative Dates Act to recognize September 10 each year as “Charlie Kirk Day” in […]