News

Saturday, July 27, 2024
Unclaimed Property Auction Coming to the State Fair

A Rolex Oyster watch, Mike Singletary and Troy Aikman football cards, uncut sheets of money and many rare coins are just a few of the items available for bidding at…


Friday, July 26, 2024
Illinois Goes to the Olympics!

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are getting underway in Paris! Athletes will compete in 32 sports and 329 medal events. 27 Olympic athletes and 9 Paralympic athletes from Illinois will…


Friday, July 26, 2024
Protect Yourself from ATM Robbery

The FBI is warning Illinois residents of a rise in incidents of “jugging” where a victim is robbed after withdrawing money from an ATM. Here’s how you can protect yourself….


Tuesday, July 23, 2024
It’s Military Consumer Month!

Illinois law includes several provisions to help service members and spouses obtain professional licensure, including review of applications within 30 days of completion and payment. Learn more about licensing assistance…


Friday, July 19, 2024
Tech Outage: What You Should Know

A widespread technology outage this morning impacted a number of services in Illinois and around the world. Here’s what you should know. https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-07-19/widespread-technology-outage-disrupts-flights-and-banking-around-the-world


Wednesday, July 17, 2024
IDHS Cited for Contempt in Adams County Case

State agency dysfunction under the Pritzker administration continues to cause problems in Illinois. An Adams County judge is the latest to find a state agency in contempt of court. https://www.whig.com/news/illinois-news/judge-cites-state-agency-for-contempt-at-tuesday-hearing/article_ac28ccae-4394-11ef-8152-13bdef5a0098.html


Tuesday, June 18, 2024
How to Beat the Extreme Heat

High temperatures are expected across Illinois all this week. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat: ☀ Stay out of the sun. If…


Friday, June 14, 2024
Celebrate the Stars and Stripes!

Flag Day celebrates the official adoption of the United States flag on June 14th, 1777. Communities across the country will celebrate this important day by honoring the stars and stripes! …


Wednesday, June 12, 2024
We Must Enact Meaningful Ethics Reforms

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime chief of staff has begun his prison sentence. https://abc7chicago.com/post/tim-mapes-ex-chief-staff-former-illinois-house/14934976 Meanwhile, many meaningful ethics reforms were filed by House Republicans this spring, but never…


Friday, May 24, 2024
Where’s the Budget?, Election Power Grab Challenge, Germanfest, and More

Where’s the Budget? Today was our scheduled adjournment day…and that didn’t happen. Late yesterday Speaker Welch scheduled us to be in session both Saturday and Sunday. The hold-up is the…