The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process before their license expires. Several…

Some Illinois schools are trying to limit children’s cell phone use in classrooms. What do you think about the policy? https://www.wbez.org/education/2024/07/15/schools-are-taking-stricter-measures-to-limit-cell-phone-use-in-class-will-they-work

Changes and improvements are coming to the Secretary of State’s Drivers Services Facility in Beardstown, including a temporary relocation while renovations are underway,

Happy National Cow Appreciation Day! Whether it be providing us with dairy or beef products, cows are an important part of our food supply. 

Beginning next year, .410 shot shells will be added to the acceptable sizes of turkey shot already accepted by the state. https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/new-illinois-law-sets-shells-for-turkey-hunting/article_feed41d0-3981-11ef-8c0f-83687bf97471.html

Farmers Market season is here! The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), administered jointly by the Illinois Department on Aging and Illinois Department of Human Services, offers income-eligible older adults…

On this day in 1915, Illinois adopted its first official state flag! https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2019/08/the-flag.html

Happy 4th of July! Since this day in 1776, America has been a beacon of freedom, liberty, and hope across the globe.

The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a set of challenges to Illinois Democrats’ firearms ban for now. Here’s what you should know.  https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/07/02/supreme-court-declines-hear-challenge-illinois-assault-weapons-ban

AI is making its mark on many industries, including Illinois agriculture. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f4d61520-3308-11ef-88f6-c3ac6729d563.html