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Experience Fun and Savings at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield August 7 to 17, 2025

The Illinois State Fair returns to Springfield from August 7th to 17th, promising a lineup of attractions for all ages. Visitors can enjoy daily circus performances, themed days, and a brand-new pickleball tournament. Evening concerts will be offered without charge, featuring a variety of ...
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Registration Open for Fall and School- Year Programs at Woodlawn Arts Academy

Registration for fall and school-year arts education programs is now open at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling. The Academy offers visual arts, dance, music, theater, culinary and education classes and workshops for children and adults of all ages, along with a private, arts-based preschool ...
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WIU Alumni Association Hosting Tailgates for Visits to Illinois, Northwestern

Are you ready for some football? The Western Illinois University Alumni Association and WIU Athletics will host pregame tailgates before the Fighting Leathernecks take on Big Ten opponents University of Illinois Friday, August 29th, and Northwestern University Friday, September 5th, in Western’s first two ...
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August Job Search Workshop

The Sterling Public Library will be hosting a job search workshop Tuesday, August 12th, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the library. Representatives from Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. (BEST, Inc.) and Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will be on hand to share ...
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Clinton Symphony Has a New Conductor

Clinton Symphony Orchestra has a new conductor for its 72nd concert season. Dr. Silas Nathanial Huff, who conducted the orchestra for last December’s concert has been named Interim Music Director and Conductor.“We mutually enjoyed our time together for that concert, and we’re happy to ...
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Illinois Strengthens Efforts to Combat Illegal Gun Trafficking with New Law

Illinois has adopted a tougher stance against illegal gun trafficking with a new law championed by State Senator Bill Cunningham. The legislation mandates that all guns recovered at crime scenes be traced, broadening investigative tools for police beyond current, limited scenarios. The measure requires ...
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Illinois Implements Gun Safety Law to Protect Minors and Curb Crime

Illinois has enacted a pivotal new gun safety law aimed at reducing tragic firearm incidents in homes. Championed by State Senator Laura Ellman, the measure mandates all gun owners to securely store firearms if any minor is present, closing dangerous loopholes that have led ...
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Illinois Invests $40 Million in Transformative Non-Congregate Shelters

The Illinois Housing Development Authority is addressing homelessness with a $40 million investment dedicated to four new non-congregate shelters across the state. This initiative will transform former hotels and a warehouse into 194 private housing units, equipped with a total of 422 beds. Unlike ...
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Young Illinois Photographers Shine in 2025 Cream of the Crop Contest

Nine young photographers from across Illinois have earned top honors in the 2025 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced the winners, all students aged 8 to 18, who impressed judges with their creativity behind the lens. Each artist will ...
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Illinois Opens Applications for Supportive Housing Development Program with New Opioid Fund

The Illinois Housing Development Authority is now taking applications for its Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program. This initiative provides both loans and grants aimed at expanding affordable housing options with supportive services. New this year, resources from the Illinois Opioid Remediation Fund are available ...
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Illinois Driving Change Campaign Fights Unfair Auto Insurance Practices

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is taking aim at auto insurance rate practices he calls unfair and discriminatory. Launching the “Driving Change” campaign, Giannoulias wants to stop insurers from using credit scores, zip codes, age, and even social media data to set auto ...
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Illinois Congressman Leads Push to Address Social Security Challenges Ahead of 90th Anniversary

As the 90th anniversary of Social Security draws near, Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen is leading over 30 House Democrats in demanding action from Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano. Lawmakers are raising alarms over extended claim processing times and reduced access to in-person appointments, ...
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