Springtime is Fishing Time: Get Your Illinois 2026 Fishing License Now

Illinois fishing licenses – among the most affordable in the nation – are now on sale for the 2026 season. Illinois fishing licenses and stamps for 2026 are available for […]
OSF HealthCare Named to Becker’s 165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare

OSF HealthCare has been named to Becker’s Healthcare 165 top places to work in healthcare for 2026. Workforce challenges remain front and center for healthcare organizations, making the recruitment and […]
“A Wicked Evening with Louise Dearman” Rescheduled for Saturday May 16, 2026, at The Orpheum Theatre

The Orpheum Theatre announced today that the highly anticipated performance of “A WICKED Evening with Louise Dearman,” sponsored by Midwest Green Energy originally slated for March 28, 2026, has been rescheduled. The performance will […]
Test, Inspect & Replace Smoke and CO Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Begins

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, inspect, and replace broken or expired smoke/CO alarms in their homes with new 10-year sealed battery alarms […]
Is Stress Eating at Your Gut?

Whether you’re dealing with a job loss, financial woes or embroiled in relationship issues, we all suffer from stressful situations from time to time. No matter what the situation, stress […]
Tax Season Provides Opportunity to Support Public Health Through Voluntary Contribution Program

Checkoff program allows contributions for Alzheimer’s and diabetes research, assistance for homeless persons, and more As millions of Illinoisans prepare their 2025 state tax returns, the Illinois Department of Public […]
Illinois WIC Expands Food Options, Giving Families More Choices at the Grocery Store

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Illinois has expanded its food package offerings, allowing families to choose from a broader range of culturally-responsive foods […]
McDonough District Hospital Offering Free Hemoccult-ICT Kits

In recognition of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, McDonough District Hospital will again offer free at-home colorectal cancer screening kits. Hemoccult-ICT test kits are available for pick-up at the […]
Mercer County Educators to Attend School Board Meeting After Mercer County School District 404 Recommends Laying Off 24 Employees

The unions that represent more than 140 employees is urging the community’s attendance at a special board of education meeting, Tuesday, March 3, in Aledo at 6:30 p.m. Mercer County […]
Illinois Ranked #2 for Corporate Expansion for Fourth Consecutive Year, Chicago Named #1 Metro for 13th Straight Year

Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Economic Development Corporation (Illinois EDC) announced that Site Selection Magazine has named Illinois #2 for […]