Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) announced in March the state intended to tear down and rebuild two prisons in poor conditions: Stateville Correctional Center for men in Crest Hill…

Today we celebrate Illinois’ state vegetable, sweet corn! This Illinois Sweet Corn Appreciation Day, be sure to enjoy an ear or two of delicious Illinois-grown corn. Learn more here. Fun…

National Whistleblower Day reminds us of the bravery of whistleblowers who have made historic impacts on our world. It’s also a time to support those who spoke out against fraud,…

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum just launched a new digital collection called “Picturing Lincoln” that features more than 1,000 high-resolution photos related to President Lincoln. Visit www.PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov/PicturingLincoln to view…

July 25th is Hire a Veteran Day. This day reminds employers to consider the brave men and women who have served our nation to fill their open positions. According to…

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. Quality…

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal backs legislation that protects the small town way of life. His priorities include stopping tax hikes and wasteful spending, protecting our veterans and first responders, creating…

This week we celebrated with Ariston Café on their 100th Anniversary! Certificate from my office: 100 Years of Excellence. Established in 1924, Ariston Café has been an amazing tradition, hospitality,…

HIGHER EDUCATION Forbes names UIUC an “AI powerhouse” in artificial intelligence engineering. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the interface of specialized hardware and software programs to use Big Data to generate content…

National Pet Fire Safety Day is an important reminder of the steps pet owners can take to help protect their pets in case of a fire. Some safety practices include…