Bison once roared some 30 million strong in the Great Plains region and also in Illinois. As the continent’s largest land mammal, bison were crucial in shaping the prairie ecosystem….

On August 7th in 1782, George Washington proudly established the Badge for Military Merit which would later be known as the Purple Heart. The shape and color of the Badge…

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…

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…

Recently, the Illinois Auditor General concluded that the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) wastefully spent over $5 billion of taxpayer money on fraudulent unemployment claims during the height of…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…