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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
National PTSD Awareness Day

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. People may experience a range of reactions after trauma,…


Thursday, June 22, 2023
FOID Card Legal Battle Moves Forward

The legal battle over the constitutionality of FOID cards in Illinois had moved forward in Sangamon County as attorneys presented their opening arguments. For more information about this case, click…


Wednesday, June 21, 2023
PHOTOS: Father’s Day Weekend Fishing Derby

Thank you to everyone who attended the Father’s Day Weekend Fishing Derby at Silver Springs Park! The turnout was incredible and it was such a pleasure to meet so many…


Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Chicago Faces Out-of-Control Gun Violence on Father’s Day Weekend

75 people were shot with 13 people losing their lives due to out-of-control gun violence in the city of Chicago over the weekend. The citizens of Illinois are being subjected to…


Sunday, June 18, 2023
Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads across Illinois!


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Happy Flag Day!

Happy Flag Day! Today and every day we should honor this symbol of freedom and liberty.


Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Unsurprising Census Data Shows Illinoisans Fleeing to Other States

To no one’s surprise, Illinoisans are fleeing the state. From high taxes to rising crime, residents are moving to Florida, Indiana, and Wisconsin in droves. The more burdens we put…


Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Illinois Economy Ranks 32nd in the Nation

Unsurprisingly, Illinois’ economy has ranked 32nd in the nation according to a recent study by WalletHub. Our state has all the resources we need to be at the top of…


Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Remembering D-Day

79 years ago today, Allied troops stormed the heavily fortified coast of Normandy to liberate Western Europe from the evil, tyranny, and oppression of Nazi control. On this important anniversary…


Friday, June 2, 2023
Illinois State Police Recruitment

Interested in becoming an Illinois State Trooper? The Illinois State Police Merit Board is processing applications for a Traditional Cadet Class, and a Fast Track Class.  Both classes are tentatively…