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.

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.