Yom Kippur begins tonight at sundown. This sacred day is a time for reflection, atonement, and prayer for our Jewish friends and neighbors. As the horrific Hamas terrorist attacks of…

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available for income-qualified households. This energy bill assistance program can assist with natural gas, propane, electricity bills and furnace assistance. Applications are…

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to stand united against all forms of domestic violence. Let’s come together to break the silence, support survivors, and advocate for change. If…

This Fire Prevention Week, let’s all take concrete action towards eliminating the threat of fires in our homes and communities. Every small action is a step towards saving lives and…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to shine a light on the fight against breast cancer and to raise awareness about the importance of early detection. This month we…

When fall arrives and homes across America start filling with pumpkin pies and jack-o’-lanterns, chances are those pumpkins came from Illinois. Known as the nation’s pumpkin powerhouse, Illinois leads by…

Area residents wanting to clean out file cabinets and help the environment are welcome to bring their documents and papers for safe and confidential shredding at a free Community Shred…

From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR): The 2024 Illinois fall trout season will open Saturday, Oct. 19 at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. The early…

Partisan working groups have become the favored form of policymaking for House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch since he took over as the presiding officer of the Illinois House of Representatives…

One year after Illinois became the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail, the consequences are clear—public safety is being compromised, and the system is failing the very…