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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….


Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Amelia Earhart Day…She Visited an Illinois Airport!

Did you know that Amelia Earhart visited the Springfield Municipal Airport in October 1934? On Amelia Earhart Day we remember the incredible achievements of this pioneer in aviation. — Photo:…


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
“Dog” Day of Summer

Happy National Hot Dog Day! No matter how you prepare them, hot dogs are a summer food staple. Be sure to enjoy a hot dog today to celebrate. 🌭


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, July 16, 2024
Renewing Your Professional License? Don’t Wait!

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…


Monday, July 15, 2024
Limiting Students’ Cell Phone Use at School

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


Friday, July 12, 2024
Crop Progress, School Test Changes, Beardstown DMV Renovation, and More 

Agriculture Update More Illinois Jobs Being Lost In June, nine Illinois companies announced that over 1,000 jobs would be affected by mass layoffs. Illinois has become one of the least…