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Friday, January 17, 2025
Modernizing Illinois IDs

ILLINOIS – Thanks to legislation passed in the Illinois House of Representatives (HB4592) , Illinois residents will soon be able to access their driver’s licenses and state IDs through digital wallets. The change…


Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Unclaimed IRS Stimulus

USA – Illinois residents who missed out on COVID stimulus payments in 2021 could automatically receive up to $1,400 from the IRS starting in late January, as part of a…


Monday, January 13, 2025
Public Voting for State Flag Committee

ILLINOIS – Public voting is open for the state flag committee until February 14th. All residents are encouraged to cast their votes here: https://www.ilsos.gov/special/IFC/home.html


Saturday, January 11, 2025
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

USA – Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking occurs everywhere, even in our own communities. Today, let us all take the time to learn more about the…


Friday, January 10, 2025
104th GA Adopts “Madigan Rules”

ILLINOIS – The Illinois House adopted its parliamentary rules for the 104th General Assembly on Tuesday, with all Republicans voting no. The Rules mirror closely the Rules used by former House…


Monday, January 6, 2025
Lame Duck Session – Day 3

SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are still in Springfield for Day 3 of Lame Duck Session. You can follow along at home at www.ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Saturday, January 4, 2025
Emergency Preparedness

ILLINOIS – The possibility of a winter storm is the perfect opportunity to take a look at your emergency preparedness kit so you’re ready for any kind of disaster. You…


Saturday, January 4, 2025
Lame Duck Session 2025

ILLINOIS – Lawmakers returned to the Springfield on Saturday for the conclusion of the 103rd General Assembly. The legislature refers to this session as a “Lame Duck” session because they…


Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Say No to Lame Duck Democrats

ILLINOIS – When the General Assembly is called back to Springfield on January 4, 2025 we will enter what is called a “lame duck” session, where elected officials who will…


Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Holiday Travel Announcement

USA – If you’re planning to travel for Christmas, be sure to allow plenty of time to reach your destination. Here are some of the best and worst times to…