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Sunday, July 21, 2024
National Ice Cream Day

Today is National Ice Cream Day! Be sure to enjoy this holiday by grabbing a scoop from your favorite ice cream shop.


Friday, July 19, 2024
Widespread Technology Outage

A widespread technology outage this morning impacted a number of services in Illinois and around the world. Here’s what you should know. What we know about the computer update glitch…


Thursday, July 18, 2024
Most-Visited State Parks in Illinois

Illinois is home to some of the most beautiful state parks in the Midwest. Here’s a look at 12 of the most-visited state parks in Illinois. These are the 12…


Tuesday, July 16, 2024
IDFPR Reminder to Renew Professional Licenses

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…


Thursday, July 11, 2024
Illinois Switching to ACT Exams

Here’s what you should know about the upcoming switch to the ACT exam next spring in Illinois schools. The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans: High school students to…


Monday, July 8, 2024
Illinoisan of the Day Nominations

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program…


Saturday, July 6, 2024
On this Day…Illinois’ First State Flag!

On this day in 1915, Illinois adopted its first official state flag! https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2019/08/the-flag.html


Thursday, July 4, 2024
Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July! Since this day in 1776, America has been a beacon of freedom, liberty, and hope across the globe.


Tuesday, July 2, 2024
SCOTUS Won’t Immediately Hear Challenges to Illinois Firearms Ban

The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a set of challenges to Illinois Democrats’ firearms ban for now. Here’s what you should know.  https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/07/02/supreme-court-declines-hear-challenge-illinois-assault-weapons-ban


Thursday, June 27, 2024
State Police Training to Combat Human Trafficking

The Illinois State Police is training front-line officers to recognize signs of human trafficking and recognize at-risk and exploited children.  https://khqa.com/newsletter-daily/isp-train-to-spot-and-protect-children-from-trafficking-and-exploitation