Workforce Pell Grants allow eligible students to use Pell funding for high-quality, short-term workforce programs aligned with in-demand occupations. Applications are open now through August 31. Learn more here.

Unfortunately, yet another major business is moving its headquarters out of Illinois. When businesses leave Illinois for better business climates, it means uncertainty for families and hard-working people across the…

Just in the last week, two House Democrats have faced major ethics scandals. Former Rep. Harry Benton resigned after the Inspector General found “clear patterns of conduct” that were “outrageous,…

Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grants help local governments acquire land and develop public parks and outdoor recreation areas. Applications for the grants are open now through August 31!…

Happy Birthday, America! Today we celebrate 250 years of greatness as we honor the history of our beautiful nation. Let freedom ring from sea to shining sea. Have a fun…

Governor Pritzker’s promise of affordability seems to have gone out the window as Illinoisans are about to get hit with $800 million in new taxes on fantasy sports, digital advertising,…

All local families are invited to join us for our fourth annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 20th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Silver Springs State Park –…

Hello everyone, and welcome to my June E-Newsletter! At 4:15 AM on June 1st, the Illinois House of Representatives passed your FY27 budget. Unsurprisingly, we have another record-setting budget at…

Whether you’re new to fishing or wish to share your love of fishing with your kids, friends, or family, Illinois Free Fishing Days provide the perfect opportunity! From June 19…

Affordability isn’t a political buzzword – it should be a real goal for Illinois legislators. Yet, Democrats in Springfield passed a record-breaking budget with hundreds of millions in new taxes…