Following a significant anhydrous ammonia release in Lake County last week, Illinois officials are stressing the need for safety when transporting chemicals and for motorists…
The gypsy moth is migrating west, and it has established itself in Illinois. And the Illinois Department of Agriculture is trying to do something about…
With thousands of Illinoisans missing out on the Earned Income Tax Credit each tax season, the state of Illinois is reminding qualifying taxpayers to take…
Illinois is one step closer to joining a growing list of states that have raised the age to legally purchase tobacco to 21. According…
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday (March 7, 2019) unveiled a “fair tax plan” the state believes would raise $3.4 billion in tax revenue. According to…
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding over $50,000 in college scholarships throughout the state — and Kane County students are eligible for $1,000 of…
The Illinois Senate voted Thursday to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. If passed by the Illinois House without changes,…
The state of Illinois on Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2019) announced $28.9 million in grants for 89 local projects that will help communities acquire open space…
Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 151,577 deer during all 2018-19 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded on Jan. 20. The total preliminary…