The goal of the Reimagine High-Risk Youth Intervention Services (HRYIS) program is to provide high-risk youth with evidence-based intervention services that reduce involvement in the criminal and juvenile system, increase…

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a lane closure is scheduled to take place on the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), weather permitting, starting at 10 p.m. Friday,…

Got Medicaid? Get ready to renew! Manage your case at abe.illinois.gov. Illinois is checking to see if you are still eligible for Medicaid. Here’s what you need to do now:  Click Manage…

With the spring, we also introduce tornado season in Illinois. It’s important to be prepared and have a plan to keep you and your family safe during severe weather. Find…

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has announced $175 million in Back to Business Grants for hotels, restaurants, and creative arts organizations will soon be available. The application period…

State Rep. Brad Stephens is joining legislative colleagues in hosting a special program on April 18th to recognize the contributions of emerging women leaders. He is asking for nominations of…

As we welcome the upcoming spring, we see green popping up at our favorite places across our communities. Illinois is home to over 1 million people claiming Irish ancestry and…

From Military.com Sergeant Stubby (pictured above) American Pit Bull Terrier: Stubby was found as a stray dog on the campus of Yale in 1917. During World War I in 1917,…

Slain in the line of duty, Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was a five-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. Responding to a report that a woman was being chased down the street by…

Hello and happy (almost) spring! I hope you are well. In the last month, members of the House organized themselves into committees in order to discuss legislation proposed for the…