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Thursday, August 24, 2023
Cargo Is Transported Through Illinois by Multiple Methods

Commercial cargo can be transported locally and around the world through several different methods, including by roadways, air, water and railroad tracks. Most of these transportation methods can be defined…


Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Signs Letter to IDFPR Addressing Behavioral Health License Delays 

Springfield, IL…Last week, Rep. Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) signed onto a letter which urges the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to evaluate the handling of behavioral health license applications….


Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Cutting Edge Boeing Drone Production Plant a Job Creator in St. Clair County

Manufacturing giant Boeing is expanding its aerospace footprint in St. Clair County, with a 300,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility expected to be completed in early 2024. The facility at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport…


Monday, August 21, 2023
Aviation Week

TBT: The engineer and the barnstormer Illinois is home to one of the busiest airports in the world. From Chicago O’Hare, an Illinoisan can reach just about any city on…


Friday, August 18, 2023
New Illinois Law will Help EMTs and Firefighters

Illinois state leaders are taking a proactive approach to address the shortage of EMTs and firefighters through legislation with SB 0761. This bill which passed unanimously, supports additional EMT training,…


Thursday, August 17, 2023
Illinois Expanding High School Trades and Apprenticeship Programs

Youth apprenticeships provide multiple career pathway opportunities for high school students in Illinois. Students enrolled in these programs have the opportunity to enter the workforce upon graduation, or they could enroll in…


Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Illinois is Home to Abundant Natural Resources

Illinois is home to an abundance of natural resources, particularly vast agricultural land, clean water and over 200 billion tons of coal. Natural resources are used to make food, fuel…


Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Recap with Rosenthal

How Electric Vehicles May Kill AM Radio The rise of the electric vehicle industry has prompted at least eight automakers to discontinue installing AM radio equipment in new EVs. The biggest reason…


Monday, August 14, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal’s Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Gun Bans

Rep. Rosenthal Addresses Illinois Supreme Court Ruling on Gun Ban The Illinois Supreme Court made national news last week by ruling 4-3 that the firearms ban is constitutional, and the…


Thursday, August 10, 2023
Is Panhandling Illegal in Illinois?

Panhandling is currently legal in Illinois, with a ruling by a federal district court judge in Chicago in January 2021. The court was striking down the law on the books…