Small businesses in Illinois face numerous financial challenges, including having to pay an annual franchise tax. The franchise tax is actually three separate taxes, all based on paid-in capital. Paid-in…

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is launching a new online undergraduate program in elementary education this fall for working professionals, as part of its efforts to do everything possible to address…

Every June, the NSC marks National Safety Month by providing educational information on emergency preparedness, slips, trips, and falls, heat-related illness, and hazard recognition. The National Safety Council was founded…

MARION – State Rep. Paul Jacobs joined the WJPF Morning NewsWatch on Monday morning for a wide ranging discussion. Topics discussed include the controversial SAFE-T Act and the financial pressures…

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the date of June 19, 1865, when Union Army General Gordon Granger announced federal orders in the city of Galveston, Texas, proclaiming, “In accordance…

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing Dad’s out there! Happy Father’s Day 2023!

BUDGET New ‘balanced’ budget includes more tax increases, expiration of election-year tax relief.  The recently passed and signed Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget, which takes effect July 1, contains more…

We can all play a part in preventing elder abuse in our communities. Here are 5 things everyone can do to prevent elder abuse this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day….

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…