Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day! Today we celebrate these outdoor traditions that connect us with nature and bring us together. “Some of my favorite memories with my boys are…

Do you know an ag teacher who has gone above and beyond for their students? Consider nominating them for the Golden Owl Award! Nominations are open now through November 15….

Speaker Welch’s partisan working groups are his not-so-subtle way of shutting Republicans and, more importantly, the public out of the process. The Caucus Blog highlighted this problem. Check it out…

This Rail Safety Week, make sure you know how to stay safe around railroad tracks. Here are some important rail safety tips from Operation Lifesaver:

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…

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 |…

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…

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…

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…

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…