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Thursday, July 25, 2024
Hire a Veteran Day

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. 


Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Recognizing National Independent Retailer Month

This National Independent Retailer Month, show some appreciation for your favorite independent retailer! As a cornerstone in our economy, independent retailers contribute so much to their communities through employment, outreach,…


Monday, July 22, 2024
Pritzker Signs Election Bill Increasing Party Power

Changes to primary election fundraising, the electoral college and the state’s voter registration database are now law after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a wide-ranging bill on July 1. The legislation, containing…


Friday, July 19, 2024
IDNR Temporarily Shuts Down Recreational Boating on the Fox River

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has temporarily shut down recreational boating on the Fox River due to high water levels and debris. Please also take advantage of the flood…


Friday, July 19, 2024
Illinois State Museum to Collect Oral Histories of Route 66

With the Route 66 centennial coming up in 2026, the Illinois State Museum is looking for people who had an interaction with America’s iconic open-road highway prior to its decommissioning…


Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Capitol Crimes: Betraying Faith

When Faith Colson was an Illinois high school student she was made to feel special by one of her teachers. He became a trusted adult to whom she could turn…


Monday, July 15, 2024
IDFPR Reminds Those with Expiring Professional Licenses to Renew Before Sept. 30

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process before their license expires. Several professions, such…


Thursday, July 11, 2024
High School Students to Start New Exams in Spring 2025

When Illinois high school students sit down to take their annual state assessments next year, they will take a different exam than in recent years. The Illinois State Board of…


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Report Chain O’Lakes and Fox River Flooding & Other Water Level Concerns

To improve the water system and address flooding and maintenance concerns, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Water Resources is seeking the public’s input to provide the best…


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Rep. Weber, Johnsburg Library Hosting Blood Drive to Address Blood Shortage

Join Rep. Tom Weber & the Johnsburg Library for a blood drive in partnership with Versiti. Illinois is currently facing a critical blood shortage, and your donation could save up…