Illinois is confronting a growing fiscal challenge as newly released projections reveal a $267 million shortfall in the fiscal 2026 budget. The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget’s (GOMB) report warns that without significant changes, the deficit could swell to $2.2 billion by fiscal year 2027. […]
October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month. Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of infant death nationwide. Last year in Illinois alone, over 125 infants died before their first birthday due to unsafe sleeping practices. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding […]
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced revisions to its Electric Vehicle Rebate Program, incorporating changes from 2025 legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly. The updates include a revised definition of low-income applicants, now encompassing individuals and families with incomes not exceeding 80 percent of […]
October marks the beginning of Cyber Security Awareness Month in Illinois. The Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency wants to provide government agencies and citizens with resources, tools, and information to defend their cybersecurity during this awareness month. This […]
This week, legislators will return to Springfield for the scheduled Veto Session, which will run from October 14 through 16 and resume from October 28 through 30. This period is traditionally set aside for lawmakers to review bills that were vetoed or amended by the Governor. It […]
The Illinois Archery Deer Season began on October 1. For counties that do not have a firearm season, including Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Kane County east of Illinois Route 47, the archery season will run continuously from October 1 through January 18. In counties with firearm […]
If you’re planning to carve a jack-o’-lantern for Halloween, sip a pumpkin spice latte, or bake a pie for your Thanksgiving table, chances are your pumpkin had its start right here in Illinois. Illinois continues to lead the nation in pumpkin production, and according to the […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting screening, education, and prevention around the second most common cancer among American women. On average, every two minutes, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. The National Breast Cancer Foundation reports […]
On October 1, Democrats shut down the federal government after rejecting a bipartisan plan that would have kept it open. The decision has triggered uncertainty across the country and in Illinois as families, service members, seniors, and small businesses brace for the fallout. Republicans point out […]
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 […]