The Pritzker administration has weighed-in on the challenge to their gun ban before the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the Court to deny an injunction that would block the ban. The…

Today at sundown is the beginning of the Hanukkah celebration that will last for eight days and eight nights. Wishing a very happy and safe Hanukkah to all who celebrate!

Today we remember the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on this day in 1941. We will always remember those who were killed while…

“An industry expert says Illinois’ decision to lift the 36-year-old moratorium on new nuclear power plants is a win for the state’s economy and the environment.”

If you are having trouble paying your utility bills, you may be eligible for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).  https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/illinois-utility-bill-assistance-program-opens-up-eligibility/

The Invest in Kids scholarship program has helped more than 9,500 low-income students attend the schools that best meet their learning needs. Children and parents from across the state have…

Legislation passed during the fall veto session will allow for the construction of small modular reactors in Illinois. Here’s what that means for our state. https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231128/pending-legislation-would-allow-small-modular-nuclear-reactors-in-illinois-what-are-they

Small Businesses are the backbone of local economies. This Small Business Saturday and throughout the Holiday Season please be sure to shop local and support the small businesses that make…

The first Thanksgiving took place over 400 years ago, but the spirit of the holiday lives on today. It reminds us to be thankful for all that we have, including…

On November 19, 1863, a dedication ceremony was held for the new Gettysburg Soldiers’ National Cemetery. The keynote speaker was Edward Everett, a famed orator who had served as a U.S….