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Saturday, September 21, 2024
Seat Check Saturday

It’s Seat Check Saturday! As a part of Child Passenger Safety Week, parents and guardians are encouraged to take a moment today to ensure all car seats are correctly installed…


Friday, September 20, 2024
Illinois DMV Locations Updating Operating Hours

All Illinois DMV locations across the state will change operating hours starting next week. Here’s what you should know. Illinois DMVs changing hours to meet customer demand | MyStateline |…


Friday, September 20, 2024
National POW/MIA Recognition Day

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is a time to honor and remember the courageous men and women who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action. Their sacrifice and bravery…


Thursday, September 19, 2024
One-third of Illinois Fourth Grade Students are Proficient in Reading

In Illinois, only one-third of fourth-grade students met or exceeded reading proficiency standards on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Illinois part of national epidemic, with only 1 in 3…


Thursday, September 19, 2024
Clean Energy Laws Creating Looming Electricity Crisis

Many fossil fuel power plants have closed in recent years, because of environmental rules and market conditions. And the growth in renewable power facilities such as wind and solar isn’t…


Monday, September 16, 2024
We Must Reduce Burdensome Taxes and Regulations in Illinois

The more people we drive away from Illinois, the harder it gets on those who stay. If we reduce burdensome taxes and regulations in our state, Illinois can become a…


Friday, September 13, 2024
REAL ID Deadline Could Change

A recent plan from TSA would delay the full enforcement of REAL ID for another two years, but also warns of delays at airport security checkpoints for those who do…


Friday, September 13, 2024
DMVs will now accept Digital Wallet Payments

Illinois DMVs will now accept “digital wallet” payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. Illinois DMVs now accept digital wallet payments | WGN-TV (wgntv.com)


Thursday, September 12, 2024
Federal Funds to Boost Specialty Crop Industry

The Illinois Department of Agriculture will distribute nearly $525,000 in federal funding over a three-year period to support the state’s specialty crop industry. IDOA to Distribute Federal Funding to Fortify…


Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Remembering 9/11 and Honoring Those We Lost

On Patriot Day, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11th. Let’s come together as one to honor the memories of those we lost and to support one…