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Friday, October 13, 2023
Take Prevention This Breast Cancer Awareness Month

All information from the National Breast Cancer Foundation This is some information from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, but there is much more valuable information to learn about breast cancer…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Standing with Israel

On Saturday, October 7th, Hamas executed an unprecedented surprise assault on Israel. Thousands of rockets were launched into Israel bombing civilian locations, killing hundreds and wounding thousands of innocent people….


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Columbus Statues Remain in Storage

Christopher Columbus has been honored for centuries in the United States, with many states, including Illinois, celebrating Columbus Day on the second Monday of October each year. The U.S. is…


Monday, October 2, 2023
Rep. Stephens October 2023 Legislative Update

Greetings and happy fall! This month, we are looking forward to many upcoming holidays but also our veto session starting the second to last week of October. Please feel free…


Monday, September 25, 2023
Illinois Fall Colors Trip Planner

With the beginning of fall this past weekend, here is the ultimate guide for fall colors in Illinois from Enjoy Illinois! Discover the best places to find stunning fall foliage…


Thursday, September 21, 2023
Oktoberfests Near the 20th District

Beer? Check. Brats? Yep. Games and other antics? Illinois’ got you! Find these and more at Oktoberfest celebrations around Illinois. St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest, Chicago West Lakeview’s iconic church hosts a bash…


Monday, September 18, 2023
Illinois Gaming Update: Casino floor opens at Chicago’s historic Medinah Temple

After a tech rehearsal demonstrated readiness for full operations, Illinois casino regulators granted full operating licensure to the Bally’s gaming floor in Chicago’s River North.  The doors opened on Saturday,…


Friday, September 15, 2023
History of soft drinks produced in Illinois

Whether you call it soda or pop, Illinois boasts a number of unique soft drinks. The most popular of those brands include Green River, RC Cola, Ski and Dog n…


Thursday, September 14, 2023
Illinois uncontested epicenter of Malört fandom

Jeppson’s Malört, a bitter liqueur that has become a cultural icon in Chicago for the past decade, is the creation of Swedish immigrant Carl Jeppson. During Prohibition in the 1920s,…


Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The economic impact of Scott Air Force Base

Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County is integral to the economic growth and development of southwestern Illinois and the St. Louis metro region. Scott AFB is the largest…