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Friday, August 16, 2024
Keep Kids Safe as They Head Back to School

Children will soon be or have already started boarding buses to head back to school. According to the State Board of Education and the Illinois State Police the most dangerous…


Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Safely Dispose of Your Household Chemicals

From the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO): SWALCO is hosting a free event in Antioch on August 17 to collect unwanted household chemicals. The event, which requires an appointment, is a…


Tuesday, August 13, 2024
What is Quantum Computing and How Much Energy Does it Take?

Quantum computing has become a buzzword in the world of technology, but many people are still unclear about what it actually is and how it works. Quantum computing utilizes the…


Monday, August 12, 2024
State Fire Marshal Accepting Applications for Small Equipment Grants

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and…


Friday, August 9, 2024
Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships

Each August, more than 175 Illinois communities around the state participate in National Night Out. The program began in 1984 as a way to link Neighborhood Watch and Law Enforcement…


Wednesday, August 7, 2024
IDFPR Reaches Agreement for New Professional Licensing System to Streamline Process

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has reached an agreement to secure a new professional licensing system for individuals whose careers require a license to work in Illinois. With a…


Monday, August 5, 2024
August 7 Traveling Office Hours

Representative Tom Weber’s staff will be available to meet with you to answer your questions and provide assistance with state issues, programs, and services. Walk-ins are encouraged. No appointment is…


Friday, August 2, 2024
Ensure Child Safety with These Water Safety Tips

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4. Most drownings result from inadequate supervision when a caregiver becomes distracted by a phone, doorbell or other children….


Thursday, August 1, 2024
Amazing Supersweet Corn Rooted in Illinois

In Urbana on the University of Illinois campus sits a historical marker that reads:  “In 1953, John R. Laughnan discovered that kernels of mutant corn were “unusually sweet.” Within eight…


Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Easing the Transition for Service Members and Their Families

Military service members and their spouses who move to Illinois will find it less complicated than just a few years ago to obtain professional licensure in the Land of Lincoln….