Happy Christmas Eve! Whether you’re gathered with family, enjoying a quiet night, or counting down the hours until tomorrow’s festivities begin, may the spirit of the season be with you….

Today marks the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. This is a great reminder to slow down and relax as we prepare for longer, brighter days ahead! 

Starting January 1, 2025, hundreds of new laws will take effect in Illinois. Here are 9 new employment laws business owners should know. https://natlawreview.com/article/illinois-employers-need-know-nine-new-employment-laws-2025#google_vignette

Illinois hunters had a successful deer season, harvesting 6,000 more deer this year than last year. https://www.wcia.com/news/illinois-news/firearm-deer-season-harvests-82000-deer-across-illinois-up-from-last-year

Here are five new Illinois laws taking effect in 2025 that you need to know about. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/12/5-new-laws-you-need-to-know.html

Text and email scams are on the rise and especially prevalent during the holidays. Here are some common scam tactics you should look out for. https://1440wrok.com/scam-text-cost-illinois-resident-almost-30000

On Wreaths Across America Day, we pause to pay tribute to our veterans. Today, thousands of wreaths will be placed at the graves of veterans across the nation as a…

Each year, hundreds of new state laws go into effect. Here are some of the laws you should know about heading into 2025. https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/these-new-illinois-laws-are-going-into-effect-on-jan-1-2025

Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million in grant funding available to fire departments across the state. Applications are due…

It’s Christmas Card Day! Let’s remember to spread holiday cheer to those who matter most this year. Sharing a Christmas card with others is a small gesture that can help…