With the arrival of cooler weather, respiratory virus season is just around the corner. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has rolled out updates to its Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard and is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves against common seasonal illnesses. […]
With Halloween creeping closer, the Illinois Senate Republicans have some helpful safety tips to make sure your night of trick-or-treating is all treats and no tricks! Stick to your local community’s designated hours and keep to the sidewalks to avoid any frightful falls. Adults should carry flashlights to […]
Round 2 of the Illinois Grocery Initiative’s “New Stores in Food Deserts” program is now open, offering critical grants to improve access to fresh, nutritious food in underserved communities. With $11 million in funding available, the program is designed to combat food insecurity by supporting the […]
The federal government has stepped into the legal fight over a new Illinois law that could change how banks and credit unions handle transaction fees. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has filed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit aimed at blocking the […]
Illinois deer hunting season is officially underway, with archery season starting on October 1 and running through January 19 for counties east of Route 47. In counties west of Route 47, the archery season will also run during this period, with breaks for firearm seasons beginning […]
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Women’s Business Month by highlighting the valuable impact of women-owned businesses throughout the state. With more than 450,000 women-owned businesses in Illinois, this month is focused on empowering women entrepreneurs and supporting their continued […]
October is recognized as Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, a time to promote safe sleep practices for infants and raise awareness about the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The highest rates of death for infants are linked to unsafe sleeping conditions, with most fatalities […]
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is making families with children who are currently attending or have attended college aware of an uptick in scams targeting those who have taken on student loans. Due to recent challenges to federal relief programs, scammers have […]
Jury selection recently began in the long-awaited trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who now faces 23 counts of racketeering, bribery, and official misconduct charges. The former Speaker, who was once one of the most influential political figures in Illinois, was indicted in […]
With winter fast approaching, qualified Illinois residents are encouraged to take advantage of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is now accepting applications. LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households cover the cost of their energy bills. The application period […]