Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

Make sure you are following proper safety practices when using grills this holiday weekend and throughout the rest of the summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by…

Here’s what to know about fireworks in Illinois this 4th of July weekend. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2023/06/fireworks-laws-in-illinois-and-safety.html

Starting Saturday, it’s going to cost you more to gas up and stock up… Illinois taxes increase on basic necessities Saturday | Illinois | thecentersquare.com

The Constitutionality of Illinois Democrats’ gun and magazine ban was heard Thursday in Federal Appeals Court.  Federal appeals court hears challenge to Illinois gun and magazine bans | Illinois…

Most of Illinois is experiencing unhealthy air quality conditions due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. If you are able, consider staying inside as much as possible over the next several days to limit…

Illinois lawmakers discuss ways to address ongoing issues with state’s child welfare agency | Illinois | thecentersquare.com “Funding for DCFS continues to rise, and at the same time, so do…

County Fairs are in full swing across the state. Get out there and celebrate summer!  2023 County Fair Dates Flyer.pdf (illinois.gov)

On June 19, 1865, Union troops finally freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation…

Happy Father’s Day today to all of the amazing dads across Illinois!