Monthly Archives: May, 2026

IDOA Announces More Than $796K in Specialty Crop Grant Funding Available (Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced it will distribute more...

Department of Employment Security faces questions about fraud recoveries (via The Center Square) – The director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security says...

Representatives from the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, Matt Guzman and Erika Hamer, were present to observe the proceedings and help uphold the integrity of the process. #willcounty #lottery

Expanding a program that allows profits to grow without transparency while  also delivering minimal benefit to patients at the point-of-sale risks worsening those challenges rather than solving them. #drug #oped

State officials say the results reflect ongoing efforts to expand vaccine access and provide consistent, science-based guidance to families. #vaccinations #schools

Alabama A&M first baseman Zack Rice earned Most Valuable Player honors after delivering a standout performance that propelled his team to victory in a game defined by energy, resilience and talent on both sides. #debuts #baseball #hbcu

EMILY’s List Endorses Donna Miller in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District Race (Chicago, IL) - Support continues to build for Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller...

While containing a swath of different measures, the legislation was backed by many lawmakers and agricultural groups seeking to address rising costs, growing economic concerns, and other difficulties farmers face across the country. #farm #bill

The inquiry, announced by the U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday, will also “assess” whether the 35 school districts around the state, plus Chicago’s largest charter school network, allow transgender students to use single-sex bathrooms or participate in competitive sports. #doj #schools #gender

During floor debate, bill sponsor state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, said the measure is designed to shield patients from legal risks in other states. #medical #care #records