Starting your own new business in Illinois may soon be more affordable. State Representative Kyle Moore has introduced legislation that would eliminate many of the first-year fees new business startups face.
“Starting a business is a key component of the American Dream and we need to do everything we can to make it more affordable here in Illinois,” Moore said.
In January, Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst introduced HB 1478, a bill aimed at protecting children from fentanyl exposure. The legislation would establish two new criminal offenses: Fentanyl-related Child Endangerment and Aggravated Fentanyl-related Child Endangerment.
Enjoy the wonders of winter at this year’s Annual Winter Carnival in Galena in Jo Daviess County. Whether you are looking for family-friendly activities, a romantic get-away for Valentines Day weekend or looking for an opportunity to learn about our 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant, on a tour of his Galena Home as part of the Presidents’ Day Weekend, there is something for everyone!
Pizza, one of the most cherished foods in the nation, has become a household favorite of millions and an icon of American cuisine and culture. While originally a humble Neapolitan flatbread, pizza has called the United States home for more than a century and has grown into its own unique dish with varying styles all across the country. On February 9, we celebrate National Pizza Day, a time to celebrate the beloved baked treat and an excuse to get your pizza fix!
William Dickson Boyce (June 16, 1858 – June 11, 1929) was an American entrepreneur, magazine publisher, explorer, businessman and millionaire who owned numerous newspapers in the United States and Canada. With his first wife, Mary Jane Beacom, he moved to Chicago to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions. There he established the Mutual Newspaper Publishing Company and the weekly Saturday Blade, which catered to a rural audience and was distributed by thousands of newspaper boys. With his novel employment of newsboys to boost newspaper sales, Boyce's namesake publishing company maintained a circulation of 500,000 copies per week by 1894. Boyce strongly supported worker rights, as demonstrated by his businesses' support of labor unions and his concern for his newsboys' well-being.
Democrats in Illinois continue to push overreaching legislation and expansion of government, and the latest example comes in the form of HB 2827, filed last week in the House by Rep. Terra Costa Howard. Creation of the ‘Homeschool Act’ will impact thousands of Illinois families who have lawfully chosen to homeschool their children. This right was upheld in the “People v. Levisen” Illinois Supreme Court case from 1950.
MADIGAN TRIAL
No tea leaves from silent Madigan jury as deliberations head into 8th day. Jurors in the landmark corruption trial of Michael Madigan on Thursday concluded their seventh day of deliberations without reaching a verdict. And for the second day running, they maintained total silence, sending no questions or other communications to the judge.
No tea leaves from silent Madigan jury as deliberations head into 8th day. Jurors in the landmark corruption trial of Michael Madigan on Thursday concluded their seventh day of deliberations without reaching a verdict. And for the second day running, they maintained total silence, sending no questions or other communications to the judge.
National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 7, 2025
Heart disease has long been perceived as a predominantly male health issue. However, statistics reveal a different narrative: heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, accounting for approximately one in every five female deaths.
Ronald Wilson Reagan, born on February 6, 1911, in the modest village of Tampico, Illinois, rose from humble beginnings to become the 40th President of the United States. His journey from the heartland of America to the presidency is a testament to the values and experiences that shaped him during his formative years in Illinois.
State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) has filed House Bill 1206, legislation aimed at addressing law enforcement shortages in Illinois through innovative student loan repayment assistance for former police officers. The bill, which amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act, establishes the Returning Police Officers Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) says the time has come to provide real, lasting tax relief for all Illinoisans. This week, Severin announced a sweeping package of legislation aimed at cutting income taxes, reducing estate tax burdens, and extending tax credits for families who recycle and foster children.
State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) has filed legislation in the newly-formed 104th General Assembly aimed at supporting families who have lost a loved one killed in the line of duty. House Bill 1115 provides a property tax exemption for Gold Star Parents.
Every year on February 2nd, Americans turn their attention to a small, burrowing mammal to predict the weather. Groundhog Day is a fun and playful tradition that has fascinating ties to Illinois!
In 1993, the film "Groundhog Day," starring Bill Murray, was filmed in Woodstock, Illinois. Since then, the town has embraced its connection to the film, turning it into an annual celebration that draws visitors from near and far.
In 1915, Carter G. Woodson, an accomplished historian and graduate of the University of Chicago, traveled from Washington D.C. to take part in a three-week celebration commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of emancipation sponsored by the state of Illinois. The celebration, attended by thousands of people from all across the country, displayed a number of exhibits, each telling a part of the history of Black Americans and their contributions to our nation. Inspired by these celebrations and the exhibits displayed, Woodson, along with A. L. Jackson, minister Jesse Moorland, and others came together at the Wabash YMCA on September 9 to form the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. In 1926, Woodson announced that the second week of February, the birth month of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, shall be recognized as Negro History Week, a period of historical remembrance that would eventually evolve into Black History Month.
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