On Friday, Governor JB Pritzker acted to restrict a medicaid-style program to provide health coverage to undocumented immigrants. The program was initially created in 2020 to cover those immigrants 65…

New ‘balanced’ budget includes more tax increases, expiration of election-year tax relief The recent Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget, which takes effect July 1, contains more tax increases, along with…

“Each year on June 20th, National American Eagle Day honors our national symbol, raising awareness for protecting the Bald Eagle. The day also encourages the recovery of their natural environments…

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…

From June 16-19, residents are able to fish in Illinois lakes and waterways without purchasing a fishing license, salmon or trout stamp, just in time for the Father’s Day holiday. For…

Biometrics is a term you may have seen, but what does it mean? Biometrics are measurements related to a person’s unique physical characteristics, including but not limited to fingerprints, palmprints,…

Pritzker signs unbalanced FY24 Illinois State Budget. Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Democrat-crafted budget into law. The more than $50 billion budget is one of the largest spending packages…

Men’s Health Week is a global initiative to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage men and boys to live healthier lives. Here are a few simple tips to…

Celebrating Illinois’ official state vegetable, Sweet Corn, today for National Corn on the Cob Day! How do you like your corn on the cob?

This month we celebrate all things dairy in Illinois, like milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and more! What’s your favorite dairy-based treat? #DairyMonth https://www.farmprogress.com/dairy-cattle/how-illinois-is-celebrating-dairy