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 […]

Jim Edgar, 38th Governor of Illinois from 1991-1999, died on September 14, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.  Edgar, 79, was a titan of Illinois and Republican politics who dedicated his life to public service. Governor Jim Edgar is heralded for his notable achievements and dedication to […]