CHICAGO – On Wednesday, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) spotlighted Rosemont Florist in his inaugural Small Business Spotlight for September 2023. This is a monthly small business spotlight to honor…

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…

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…

CHICAGO – This fall, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is hosting his inaugural 20th District Middle School Essay Contest. 20th District fifth through eighth graders are invited to submit essays…

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,…

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…

CHICAGO – Next week, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart are hosting a Fall Electronics Recycling Event with a Shred Truck and Prescription Drug Drop…

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,…

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…

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association hosts a yearly contest called ‘Makers Madness,’ which involves a bracket-style tournament in which the public decides what product earns that year’s title of The Coolest…