Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million in grant funding available to fire departments across the state. Applications are due…

On Bill of Rights Day, we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the First Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These Amendments guarantee our most basic rights and empower…

On Wreaths Across America Day, we pause to pay tribute to our veterans. Today, thousands of wreaths will be placed at the graves of veterans across the nation as a…

Happy Birthday to the U.S. National Guard! Initially founded in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest branch in the U.S. Armed Forces. Thank you to all of the brave…

YORKVILLE – Meridian Healthcare, a major health insurance provider, will no longer accept Northwestern Medicine in network beginning January 1st. In response to this decision, State Representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville)…

On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor and remember the lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. This day serves as a reminder of the sacrifice and…

On National Miners Day, we recognize the hard-working men and women who have dedicated their lives to the vital industry of mining. Today, we must all celebrate and honor the…

On this day in 1818, Illinois officially became the 21st state in the union. Since then, Illinois has been a beacon of innovation and economic opportunity in the Midwest. Happy…

On Rosa Parks Day, we honor and celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader Rosa Parks. On December 1st, 1955, Rosa Parks bravely refused to give up her seat on…

This Small Business Saturday, let’s show some love to our local entrepreneurs! Every purchase makes a difference in creating jobs, supporting dreams, and strengthening the local economy. Support your community…