From the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office: The Illinois Flag Commission selected its Top 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest with public voting slated to begin in January….

Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million in grant funding available to fire departments across the state. Applications are due…

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is inviting fifth and sixth grade teachers to encourage their students to participate in the EPA’s annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest. From the EPA: The…

As the holiday season ramps up to full swing, towns and cities across Illinois come alive with a shared sense of joy and celebration. Each with their own holiday traditions,…

On Bill of Rights Day, we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the First Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These Amendments guarantee our most basic rights and empower…

The holiday season is a magical time in Illinois. While many love the seeing the outdoors blanketed in snow and the light displays in their neighborhoods and towns, holiday movies…

Cookies are a holiday staple for many Illinois families, but how did this holiday tradition begin? The tradition of baking cookies for the holidays goes back to the Middle Ages when Christmas…

Each year on December 9, countries around the globe come together to recognize International Anti-Corruption Day which calls for awareness about the impacts of corruption and the importance of standing against it….

On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor and remember the lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. This day serves as a reminder of the sacrifice and…

Living in Illinois means homeowners have to always be prepared for changes in the weather. The climate encapsulates all four seasons in Illinois, and staying ahead of the game can save…