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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
New Laws You Should Know About

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


Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Tis the Season for Scams

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


Saturday, December 14, 2024
Wreaths Across America Gets a Local Boost

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…


Friday, December 13, 2024
Halbrook: Business Owners Need to Keep Up with Changes to the Federal Corporate Transparency Act

Rep. Brad Halbrook today alerted business owners throughout the district to a new development in the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) of which they need to be aware. “The CTA…


Wednesday, December 11, 2024
New Laws for the New Year

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


Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Grants Available for Fire Station Construction/Renovation

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…


Monday, December 9, 2024
Share Christmas Blessings

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…


Wednesday, December 4, 2024
New Rule for Job Postings Set to go into Effect

A new law that goes into effect on January 1 requires companies to list an expected salary range in job postings. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.25newsnow.com/2024/12/04/new-illinois-law-will-require-employers-include-salary-range-job-postings/?outputType=amp


Tuesday, December 3, 2024
It’s Giving Tuesday!

Happy Giving Tuesday! Today is all about the importance of giving back to others. From volunteering your time to donating to charity, there are so many ways to celebrate this…


Sunday, December 1, 2024
Deer Meat Donation Program is Back

The Illinois Deer Donation Program returns for its third donation season as “Hunters Feeding Illinois.” The name change reflects an expanded partnership among Feeding Illinois, Southern Illinois Food Pantry Network,…