Did you know that Illinois hosts over 270 hiking trails? On National Take a Hike Day, spend some time outside on one of our pristine trails while enjoying the natural…

National Rural Health Day honors the incredible healthcare teams that keep rural areas healthy and brings awareness to their continued need for support. Thank you to all of the healthcare…

Illinois has an estimated population of 850,000 deer, ranked 11th in the nation by one national magazine. Illinois also ranks seventh in the top deer hunting states list, with the…

1 in 10 adults have diabetes and close to half are not diagnosed. World Diabetes Day is a good reminder to adopt and maintain healthy habits. Knowing your risk and…

Substitute educators are critical to ensuring students are able to continuously learn in the classroom, but many do not receive the recognition they deserve. Thank you to all substitute educators…

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) reports the successful passage of legislation he co-sponsored in the Veto Session that seeks to address major delays in the issuance of professional…

According to a report from CNN Business, retailers in the U.S. are expected to add just 410,000 seasonal positions for the upcoming holiday shopping season, which would mark the industry’s lowest seasonal…

World Adoption Day is meant to connect and give a voice to the entire adoption community. You can join in the celebration by drawing a smiley face on your hand…

National S.T.E.M. / S.T.E.A.M. Day calls for the advancement of education in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. These are critical areas in any child’s education and…