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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Home Delivery of Alcohol is Here to Stay

Home delivery of alcohol in Illinois is here to stay, as the cocktails-to-go law has been extended for five years through August 1, 2028. Illinois restaurants and bars first began…


Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Elimination of Cash Bail

The Illinois Supreme Court has announced its opinion on the Pretrial Fairness portion of the SAFE-T Act, and by a 5-2 decision, they have ruled it as constitutional. This strikes down a…


Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski seeks constituent feedback on Illinois issues

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski invites residents of the 69th District to fill out his online legislative survey on current issues facing the State of Illinois. The survey can be accessed…


Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Illinois Democrats continue to shortchange funding for local municipalities

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…


Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Illinois lawmakers look to lift ban on nuclear energy permits

Illinois lawmakers worked to lift the 36-year ban on new nuclear energy construction permits this spring, with Senate Bill 76 receiving bipartisan support and headed to the Governor. Since 1987,…


Thursday, June 22, 2023
How to protect your information from malicious actors

Malicious actors are people who attempt to access a person’s mobile device or personal information for their own gain. Oftentimes, malicious actors set up ‘honeypots’ or traps that get a…


Thursday, June 15, 2023
New state budget includes more tax increases, expiration of election-year tax relief

The recently passed and signed Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget, which takes effect July 1, contains more tax increases, along with the expiration of the one-year sales tax holiday for…


Monday, June 5, 2023
PTSD Awareness Month

After a traumatic event, it’s normal to think, act, and feel differently than usual—but most people start to feel better after a few weeks or months. Talk to a doctor…


Thursday, June 1, 2023
World Milk Day & Harvard Milk Days

Did you know milk’s nutrients are linked to immune health, bone and muscle health, reduced inflammation and reduced risk of chronic diseases? Happy #WorldMilkDay to the dairy farmers and milk…


Thursday, May 25, 2023
National Missing Children’s Day

National Missing Children’s Day serves as a reminder to continue our efforts to reunite missing children with their families and an occasion to honor those dedicated to this cause. Thank you…