An audit released Thursday states that IDES failed to maintain accurate and complete data of claimants in the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance system. To read more about this audit, click here.

The Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) was enacted in Illinois following the passage of the state income tax in 1969. A key element of the agreement was the establishment of…

The Illinois Department of Transportation unveiled a plan on Friday for spending nearly $41 billion in federal, state and local funds over the next six years to repair and upgrade…

On this day in 1915, Illinois adopted its first state flag. This flag depicted the emblem shown on the state seal on a field of white. In 1970, official design…

This month we are celebrating the small and local businesses that drive growth in our communities. Independent retailers keep our local economies strong while creating opportunities for our families, friends,…

Happy Independence Day! Wishing everyone a safe and happy day spent with family and friends.

Make sure you are following proper safety practices when using grills this holiday weekend and throughout the rest of the summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by…

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,…

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…

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…