On August 26, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, recognizing the anniversary of the certification of the 19th amendment. We honor the achievements of women and the suffrage movement in the…

According to the State Treasurer’s office, more than 66,000 Illinoisans can soon expect some cash back through the Unclaimed Property Program. The estimated $47 million being sent out is from…

Jeppson’s Malört, a bitter liqueur that has become a cultural icon in Chicago for the past decade, is the creation of Swedish immigrant Carl Jeppson. During Prohibition in the 1920s,…

Safe2Help Illinois is a program for students to confidentially share information on bullying, mental health, or anything that impacts their safety or well-being. Students can contact Safe2Help by its website, over…

In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21 as a day to recognize the older adults in our lives and honor senior citizens across our nation. From the proclamation: “For…

Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet more than 700 people die from extreme heat every year in the United States. As temperatures continue to remain high this summer, it…

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…

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond to assist university police departments has been signed into law. House Bill 1865 provides that beginning with the 2025 registration year, vehicles owned or…

One of the great aspects of life in Illinois are the unique County Fairs that are held from June through October all over the state. Find the full list of…

State Representative Norine Hammond will be holding Traveling Office Hours throughout the 94th Legislative District this summer. The first three stops in June will be in Canton, Carthage and Havana. “I’m…