Illinois 40 construction work begins July 7

CHADWICK — Construction on Illinois 40 in Carroll County will begin Monday, July 7. The 7.5-mile work zone is from Marion Avenue in Chadwick to Illinois 78, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Work will consist of pavement patching and …

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Restored grasslands home to bison herd in Illinois

2025 ASI Top 20: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

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 …

Illinois Valley Food Pantry launches $750K fundraising campaign for new building and equipment

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 Tax Debate Heats Up as Governor Pritzker Prioritizes Reform

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 …

IFT President Condemns President Trump Withholding $200M in Illinois Education Funds

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 Receive $20 Million Boost for Resources and Technology Upgrades

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 …

Illinois Expands Childhood Lead Testing to Over 1,350 High-Risk Areas

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 …

Illinois Budget Criticized for Tax Hikes Impacting Families and Businesses

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 …