Image courtesy of Bramantya W.J. / Creatas Video+ / Getty Images Plus. Illinois Tool Works is a multi-industrial manufacturing company that was founded in 1912. The company operates in seven industry segments and employs approximately 44,000 people …
The Illinois Valley Food Pantry is launching a $750,000 fundraising campaign to assist in covering the cost of its new building in Peru and a walk-in cooler and freezer. IVFP Board President Pete Lawniczak and Executive Director Mary Jo Credi stopped by …
Illinois property taxes have surged into the national spotlight after Governor J.B. Pritzker declared reform a legislative priority in East Peoria last week, signaling intentions to seek a third term. Despite holding office for seven years, critics argue …
WESTMONT, IL – Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) President Dan Montgomery issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s withholding of $200 million in education funds in Illinois. “The Trump administration’s decision to …
Illinois libraries are set to receive nearly $20 million in new state grant funding, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. The funding will bolster resources, technology, and programming across 639 public libraries, aiming to maintain access …
The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded its effort to combat childhood lead exposure, adding 180 new ZIP codes to its testing list. Now, more than 1,350 high-risk areas are included statewide. Starting next year, Illinois will move to …
BARRINGTON HILLS – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) slammed the latest round of tax increases set to take effect July 1st after Governor JB Pritzker signed off on Democrats’ Fiscal Year 2026 state budget last week—the largest …
More than $7 million in federal funding is headed to Western Illinois to bolster early childhood education. Congressman Eric Sorensen announced grants for the Rock Island-Milan School District, SAL Family and Community Services, and Project NOW, Inc., all …
Illinois is investing $6.3 million to boost tourism through three grant programs, aiming to attract more travelers and invigorate local economies. Announced by Governor JB Pritzker and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the funding will …
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