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Thursday, August 3, 2023
How To Pay for College

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) manages multiple college programs that help students understand their options for paying college tuition. These programs include financial aid, scholarships, grants, and loans. A…


Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Illinois at cutting edge of plant-based jet fuel

An Illinois-based low carbon feed and fuel production plant has partnered with an Illinois-based aviation fuel technology provider and producer to revolutionize the jet fuel-making process. In February 2022, Marquis…


Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Sweet Corn Appreciation Day in Illinois!

Whether it’s grilled, steamed, boiled, or roasted, we love sweet corn in Illinois. Shout out to Illinois’ official state vegetable on this Sweet Corn Appreciation Day! Illinois ranks as one…


Monday, July 31, 2023
Recap with Rosenthal

UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD  Audit finds Illinois paid out $5.2 billion in fraudulent or excessive unemployment “overpayments” during COVID-19. An audit report released this week by the Illinois Auditor General revealed that the…


Monday, July 31, 2023
Illinois Wine Industry Thriving and Continuing to Grow

With at least 165 wineries and over 100 miles of wine trails, the wine industry in Illinois is thriving and the growth has been exponential in the last 30 years….


Friday, July 28, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Embraces Higher Education

The building blocks of our next generation starts with higher education for all students. Quality education starts with teachers and their ability to adequately teach curriculum that will set the…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Gov. Pritzker Expands Disaster Proclamation

Governor Pritzker issued a Disaster Proclamation due to recent tornados, severe weather, and the derecho that affected the surrounding communities. Recently, the governor expanded the counties eligible for relief after an assessment…


Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Illinois gun ban faces federal appellate court

Firearms and Gun Ban The controversial law, which many believes violates the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners, is facing a panel of Seventh Circuit appellate judges. Enacted by a…


Monday, July 24, 2023
How much Fentanyl crosses our southern border?

One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into the United States from Mexico continues to skyrocket,…


Thursday, July 20, 2023
USDA Announces Historic Investment in Wildlife Conservation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it will be investing $500 million dollars over the next five years into expanding wildlife conservation. All available conservation programs will be…