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Illinois State Fair to Move to Digital Ticketing in 2026

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II said the change reflects broader efforts to update the fair experience. #statefair #ticketing

IDNR Revises South Zone Waterfowl Season Dates

Beginning in 2026, the state will operate under a three-zone structure, with the South and South-Central zones combined into a single South Zone. #hunting #waterfowl

Illinois’ safe gun storage law goes into effect Jan. 1

Part of the law requires firearms to be stored if there is anyone not eligible under federal and state law to handle a firearm. #law #firearms #bill

Op-Ed: Senator Patrick Joyce (December 2025)

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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer
This holiday season, I was proud to support the Christmas Tree of Honor, a meaningful community tradition that once again brought neighbors together to honor local veterans in need. #oped #senatorpatrickjoyce #40thdistrict

Hampshire Invites Chicago Bears to Consider Future Stadium Home

A Bears stadium in Hampshire would do more than host football games; it would anchor the franchise in a growing Illinois community for generations to come. #chicagobears #stadium #hampshire

City of Zion Wins Crucial Battle for Taxpayer Protection and Public Safety

City officials presented a compelling, data-driven argument, revealing that the exemption application was not only incomplete but also misleading, failing to meet the stringent legal standards required by Illinois law. #tax #protection #zion

Cook County GOP Challenges Electoral Board Decision Over Petition Affidavits

Under Illinois election law, petition circulators must personally witness each signature they attest to collecting. #petition #gop

Op-Ed: Time to Protect Kids Online

The question we hear most often isn't about marketing strategies or financing, it's "how do you handle your kids and their phones?" #kids #online #oped

Final Days to Enter Cook County’s First Marriage Lottery for 2026

Nearly 1,000 couples have already submitted applications, marking the highest number of entries the Clerk’s Office has ever received for the event. #lottery #marriage

Preston Law Expanding Support for Families of Students with Disabilities to Take Effect Jan. 1

“Keeping families of students with disabilities aware of all their available resources will help not just the students, but also their community.” #disabilities #law

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