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Saturday, December 9, 2023
Illinois in the Movies: What’s Your Favorite Christmas Movie Set in Illinois?

In addition to Home Alone and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation the list of Christmas movies filmed and/or set in Illinois is robust. What is your favorite Christmas movie set or…


Friday, December 8, 2023
As Registration Deadline Approaches, Pritzker Administration Asks Supreme Court to Deny Gun Ban Injunction

The Pritzker administration has weighed-in on the challenge to their gun ban before the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the Court to deny an injunction that would block the ban. The…


Thursday, December 7, 2023
Happy Hanukkah!

Today at sundown is the beginning of the Hanukkah celebration that will last for eight days and eight nights. We continue to stand with Israel, and we wish a very…


Thursday, December 7, 2023
A Date Which Will Live in Infamy

Franklin Roosevelt dubbed December 7 as a date which will live in infamy. Today we remember the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on…


Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Nuclear Physicist Tells Effingham Radio Lifting Illinois Nuclear Energy Moratorium a “Win”

“An industry expert says Illinois’ decision to lift the 36-year-old moratorium on new nuclear power plants is a win for the state’s economy and the environment.”


Monday, December 4, 2023
Gun Ban Challenge Deadline Approaching

The state of Illinois has until Wednesday to respond to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding a challenge to Democrats’ firearms ban. Read more below. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_8f57d86a-9087-11ee-a69f-3fb7acd7584d.html


Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Veto Compromise on Nuclear Energy Awaits Governor’s Decision

Legislation passed during the fall veto session will allow for the construction of small modular reactors in Illinois. Here’s what that means for our state. https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231128/pending-legislation-would-allow-small-modular-nuclear-reactors-in-illinois-what-are-they


Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Democrats Kill Invest in Kids Without a Single (Required) Report on Students’ Progress

The Invest in Kids scholarship program has helped more than 9,500 low-income students attend the schools that best meet their learning needs. Children and parents from across the state have…


Saturday, November 25, 2023
It’s Small Business Saturday!

Small Businesses are the backbone of local economies. Today and throughout the Holiday Season please be sure to shop local and support the small businesses that make our communities thrive!


Thursday, November 23, 2023
Give Thanks!

The first Thanksgiving took place over 400 years ago, but the spirit of the holiday lives on today. It reminds us to be thankful for all that we have, including…