We can all play a part in preventing elder abuse in our communities. Below are 5 things everyone can do to prevent elder abuse this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day….

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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that as part of ongoing efforts to keep roadsides, interchanges, ramps and shoulders clean of trash and debris, litter removal operations are scheduled to…

Information on the Springfield State Fair The Illinois State Fair in Springfield is from August 10th – August 20th this year. The theme for this year’s state fair is “Harvest…

We are fortunate in Illinois to be the starting point of America’s most famous road: Route 66! Starting on Jackson Boulevard in Chicago, it goes all the way downstate and…

Wishing you all happy and bright days as we welcome summer this month! We concluded our spring legislative session in the early hours of Saturday, May 27th by passing our…

William W. Powers State Recreation Area Read more from Fresh Air Friendship! Located on Wolf Lake on Chicago’s far southeast side at the Illinois-Indiana state line is the William W….

Did you know, Illinois is third in the nation for the number of farmers’ markets? Farmers markets connect urban, suburban, and rural communities and afford farmers and their consumers the…

State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) and Harwood Heights Mayor Arlene Jezierny are hosting a June Children’s Safety Expo on Saturday, June 10th. 20th District residents are invited to join them…

Illinois Beach State Park & North Point Marina Read more from Fresh Air Friendship! Based in Zion, Illinois Beach State Park is “a unique and captivating natural resource” on Lake…